NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20519 Cara Ave Cassopolis, MI 49031

Estimated Value: $370,820 - $757,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,200 Sq Ft
$456/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2015

Last sale price $285,000 $238 Per Sq Ft

Est. 89% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,941/month

127 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Wooded Lot
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of September 2015

Experience turn of the century charm in this beautifully restored cottage at Diamond Lake! Many new updates to the interior and exterior. New kitchen, bathroom, roof, electrical & plumbing. New furnace in 2011. Remodeled Master bedroom. New paint interior and exterior. New back door. Deck refinished. Views of the lake from the wrap-around Porch & upper level sitting room off the master bedroom. Hardwood Flooring. Large deck. Pier is located in front of cottage on a county right of way providing great boating and swimming enjoyment. Idlewile, is truly a historical delight.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wendy Grover

Cressy & Everett Real Estate Listed on: 04/29/2015

Cressy & Everett Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Jeanne Wilkerson

Cressy & Everett Real Estate License #6501279752

Last Buyer's Agent

Wendy Grover

Cressy & Everett Real Estate Listed on: 04/29/2015

Cressy & Everett Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,134

Year Built

  • Built in 1892

Lot Details

  • Waterfront
  • Shrub
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Michigan Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a lake
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,134

Year Built

Built in 1892

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1892
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 249.17
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 0
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1200.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1133.69
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1200.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1200.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 299000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk, Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Diamond Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public, Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1133.69
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2015
Closed on
Sep 30, 2015
Sold by
Rhone Leshe B
Bought by
Hamel Jeanette M
Seller's Agent
Wendy Grover
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Wendy Grover
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-4.68%
Current Estimated Value
$539,818

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$254,818
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.58%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2007
Sold by
Kendrick John S and Kendrick Christine A
Bought by
Rhone Russell L and Rhone Leslie B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2006
Sold by
Kendrick John S
Bought by
Kendrick John S and Kendrick Christine A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hamel Jeanette M -- Fidelity National Title
Rhone Russell L $320,000 Meridian Title Corp
Kendrick John S -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/30/2015 09/30/15 Sold $285,000 -4.7% $238 / Sq Ft
09/03/2015 09/03/15 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2015 04/29/15 For Sale $299,000 -- $249 / 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 $1,449 $181,700 $181,700 $0
2024 $536 $184,600 $184,600 $0
2023 $511 $156,400 $0 $0
2022 $487 $97,000 $0 $0
2021 $1,334 $91,400 $0 $0
2020 $2,119 $92,800 $0 $0
2019 $2,037 $92,900 $0 $0
2018 $448 $56,800 $0 $0
2017 $439 $48,900 $0 $0
2016 $435 $40,900 $0 $0
2015 -- $40,900 $0 $0
2011 -- $39,964 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • W

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Wendy Grover

    Cressy & Everett Real Estate

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  • J

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Jeanne Wilkerson

    Cressy & Everett Real Estate

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 15020109

MichRIC

APN: 14-100-220-025-00

Michigan Cass County Cassopolis 49031

20519 Cara Ave, Cassopolis, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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