NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2016 Ames Dr Portage, MI 49002

Estimated Value: $224,000 - $964,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,032 Sq Ft
$694/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 01, 2012

Last sale price $128,000 $124 Per Sq Ft

Est. 459% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,165/month

61 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 52 Feet of Waterfront
  • Community Lake
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Portage Central Middle School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of March 2012

A classic two-bedroom West Lake cottage that was converted to year-round use decades ago, but with a new roof, newer aluminum-wrapped windows, high-efficiency furnace, central air, new concrete surfaces, and ready to occupy. This estate is turnkey ready for you to enjoy the spring and summer months on a gorgeous all-sports waterway. Underground sprinkling. A two-car garage with one side finished as a den with heat. This home has enjoyed exceptional homeowner care and beckons you to become a West Lake sailor.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carl Phalin

Jaqua, REALTORS License #6506016268 Listed on: 12/16/2011

Jaqua, REALTORS

Last Buyer's Agent

Margaret O'Brien

RE/MAX Advantage License #6501319072

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,407

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 52 x 234
  • 52 Feet of Waterfront
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned R-1A, R-1A

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,032 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Freezer

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Michigan Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Community Lake

Recreation

  • Water Sports

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,407

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin/Cottage
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1949
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 52 x 234
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1032.0
  • General Property Info:Design: Cabin/Cottage
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2407.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R-1A
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 52.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • Garage Type Detached: Yes
  • Outbuildings:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1032.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1032.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 100.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck(s)
  • List Price: 165000.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: West Lake
  • Waterfront Features: All Sports
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved
  • Garage:Garage2: Yes
  • Garage Type:_two_: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Broadband Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Lake

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Lot Size Area: 0.27
  • Lot Dimensions: 52 x 234
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11761.0
  • Zoning Description: R-1A
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2407.0
  • Tax Year: 2011

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2025
Sold by
Strazdas Peter J and Strazdas Sharon L
Bought by
Strazdas Peter J and Strazdas Sharon L
Current Estimated Value
$715,891

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2019
Sold by
Strazdas Michael
Bought by
Strazdas Peter J and Strazdas Sharon L

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 16, 2011
Closed on
Mar 1, 2012
Sold by
Bastianse Timothy L
Bought by
Strazdas Peter J and Strazdas Sharon L
Seller's Agent
Carl Phalin
Jaqua, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Margaret O'Brien
RE/MAX Advantage
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$128,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,000
-22.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.44%
Original Mortgage
$128,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Strazdas Peter J -- None Listed On Document
Strazdas Peter J -- Devon Title Co
Strazdas Peter J $128,000 Chicago Title Company
Strazdas Michael $128,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Strazdas Michael $128,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/01/2012 03/01/12 Sold $128,000 -22.4% $124 / Sq Ft
02/15/2012 02/15/12 Pending -- -- --
12/16/2011 12/16/11 For Sale $165,000 -- $160 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $16,923 $512,800 $0 $0
2024 $14,891 $530,000 $0 $0
2023 $14,194 $493,300 $0 $0
2022 $15,345 $413,800 $0 $0
2021 $14,831 $392,900 $0 $0
2020 $9,763 $249,700 $0 $0
2019 $278 $95,600 $0 $0
2018 $0 $125,900 $0 $0
2017 $0 $123,400 $0 $0
2016 -- $102,800 $0 $0
2015 -- $87,700 $0 $0
2014 -- $86,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 11064988

MichRIC

APN: 10-00340-036-O