NOT LISTED FOR SALE

212 Forrest Ave Sawyer, MI 49125

Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $677,477 - $973,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,516 Sq Ft
$523/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 12, 2014

Last sale price $420,000 $277 Per Sq Ft

Est. 89% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,633/month

133 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Water Access
  • Wood Flooring
  • Chikaming Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • Corner Lot: Yes

About This Home

As of November 2014

A charming classic Shorewood Hills cottage on a wooded corner lot, this year round three bedroom, 2 bath residence has spotless original wood floors, a large stone fireplace and a comfortable screened porch. The spacious backyard provides plenty of room for entertaining. The community of Shorewood Hills has a huge association beach with three convenient access points with room for a few cars and golf carts. In addition there are tennis courts and a playground.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gail Lowrie

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506044173 Listed on: 07/02/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Liz Roch

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506045544

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,479

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 90x125
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,516 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a lake

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,479

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1948
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 90x125
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1516.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4479.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1516.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Attic Fan: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Partial
  • LivingArea: 1516.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 286.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 457000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Attic Fan
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area, Tennis Court(s), Other
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Tennis Court(s)2: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size Area: 0.26
  • Lot Dimensions: 90x125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11238.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4479.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2017
Sold by
Halper Matthew J and Halper Patricia A
Bought by
Halper Matthew J and Halper Patricia A
Current Estimated Value
$793,619

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2014
Closed on
Oct 29, 2014
Sold by
Nix Timothy H and Nix Jo Ellen
Bought by
Halper Matthew J and Halper Patricia A
Seller's Agent
Gail Lowrie
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Liz Roch
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$457,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,000
-8.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.97%
Original Mortgage
$378,000
Outstanding Balance
$291,577
Interest Rate
4.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$502,042

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2007
Sold by
Summer Cottages Llc
Bought by
Nix Timothy H and Nix Jo Ellen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2007
Sold by
Deufel Diana and Estate Of Elaine L Carlson
Bought by
Summer Cottages Llc
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Halper Matthew J -- None Available
Halper Matthew J -- Fat
Nix Timothy H -- Metropolitan Title
Summer Cottages Llc -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Halper Matthew J $378,000
Previous Owner Nix Timothy H $252,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/12/2014 11/12/14 Sold $420,000 -8.1% $277 / Sq Ft
11/12/2014 11/12/14 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2014 07/02/14 For Sale $457,000 -- $301 / 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 $5,745 $271,700 $0 $0
2024 $4,961 $256,200 $0 $0
2023 $4,725 $187,800 $0 $0
2022 $4,500 $176,000 $0 $0
2021 $4,922 $176,200 $129,700 $46,500
2020 $4,862 $157,800 $0 $0
2019 $4,679 $145,100 $78,100 $67,000
2018 $5,020 $145,100 $0 $0
2017 $4,927 $169,700 $0 $0
2016 $4,697 $133,400 $0 $0
2015 $4,679 $127,200 $0 $0
2014 $4,173 $131,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Gail Lowrie

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  • Liz Roch

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Liz Roch

    @ Properties

    (269) 405-7301

    12 in this area

    228 Total Sales

    Liz Roch
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 14037522

MichRIC

APN: 11-07-0820-0138-00-5

Michigan Berrien County Sawyer 49125 Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert

212 Forrest Ave, Sawyer, MI

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