NOT LISTED FOR SALE

221 W Valley Rd West Branch, MI 48661

Estimated Value: $239,374 - $374,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,176 Sq Ft
$263/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 07, 2018

Last sale price $140,000 $119 Per Sq Ft

Est. 121% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,725/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Countryside Views
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Wooded Lot
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of May 2018

11 Acres on the West Branch of the Rifle River with square log home and 2 car garage. Secluded setting at the end of the road with no close neighbors in sight. Over 3000 ft of river frontage across the back of the 11 acres for a serene setting. Home has a fireplace and open floor plan. Porch runs along the front of the home for a nice spot to enjoy the river and woods. Property is wooded and home is ready to move into. A great place for a full time home or a weekend get-away. Great for hunting or fishing!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Greg Morris

MORRIS-RICHARDSON RE Listed on: 03/01/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Greg Morris

MORRIS-RICHARDSON RE Listed on: 03/01/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 11 Acre Lot
  • Private Waterfront
  • 1,488 Feet of Waterfront
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,176 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Blinds
  • Great Room
  • Countryside Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • River Access
  • Porch

Schools

  • Surline Elementary School
  • Surline Middle School
  • Ogemaw Heights High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • Rifle River Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Estimated Year Built: 1992
  • Construction: Full Log
  • Principal Residence: Yes
  • Private Shared: Private
  • Qtr Section: SE
  • Section Number: 36
  • Year Updated: 1992
  • Year Renovated: 1992
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1992

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Washer, Dryer, Blinds, Ceiling Fan, Electric Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Great Room, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 14x11
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14x9
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Shared
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 19x10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 19x14
  • Estimated Above Ground Finished Sq Ft: 1176
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 119.05
  • Range: R 2E
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 1176

Exterior Features

  • Body Of Water: Rifle River
  • Exterior Features: Countryside View, Porch
  • Exterior Finish: Full Log
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Block
  • Number Of Acres: 11
  • Road: Public Maintained, Gravel
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Features: Priv Frontage (Wtr Side), River
  • Waterfront Frontage: 1488

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Blacktop, Private
  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Primary Garage: Detached, Paved Driveway, Concrete Floors

Utilities

  • Fireplaces And Stoves: Fireplace(s), Wood
  • Heating Cooling Types: Forced Air
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 10x6
  • Sewer: Private Septic
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Dish TV
  • Water: Private Well

Association/Amenities

  • Development Name: Rifle River

Schools

  • School District: West Branch-Rose City Area Schools
  • Elementary School: Surline Elementary School
  • Middle School: Surline Middle School
  • High School: Ogemaw Heights High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 5
  • Deeded Waterfront: Yes
  • Land Features: Wooded, Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 11 ac irr
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Parcel Description: Metes and Bounds
  • Percent Wooded: 95
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Unknown

Tax Info

  • Summer Taxes: 615.88
  • Winter Taxes: 1356.08
  • Year Summer: 2017
  • Year Winter: 2017

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Surline Elementary School
  • HighSchool: Ogemaw Heights High School
  • School District: West Branch-Rose City Area Schools
  • Middle School: Surline Middle School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2013
Closed on
Nov 6, 2014
Sold by
Marjorie D Marjorie D and Pennebaker Marcia D
Bought by
Ajami Bassam
Seller's Agent
MARY ROCKWELL
MORRIS-RICHARDSON RE
Buyer's Agent
Christine Thibault
MORRIS-RICHARDSON RE
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$95,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-45.71%
Current Estimated Value
$309,458

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$214,458
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.68%
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Outstanding Balance
$39,028
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Estimated Equity
$239,581

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2013
Sold by
Miner Marjorie D
Bought by
Miner Marjorie D and Pennebaker Marcia D
Source: Public Records

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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
Ajami Bassam $95,000 Ogemaw County Abstract
Miner Marjorie D -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ajami Bassam Hussein $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/07/2018 05/07/18 Sold $140,000 0.0% $119 / Sq Ft
03/01/2018 03/01/18 For Sale $140,000 +47.4% $119 / Sq Ft
11/14/2014 11/14/14 Sold $95,000 -45.7% $81 / Sq Ft
10/28/2014 10/28/14 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2013 07/10/13 For Sale $175,000 -- $149 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

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
2024 $8 $89,500 $0 $0
2023 $777 $80,300 $0 $0
2022 $2,603 $74,800 $0 $0
2021 $2,460 $59,500 $0 $0
2020 $2,492 $59,100 $0 $0
2019 $2,304 $56,800 $0 $0
2018 $2,087 $56,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,972 $55,700 $0 $0
2016 $1,952 $52,700 $0 $0
2015 $1,947 $52,200 $0 $0
2014 $1,925 $49,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1843222

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 014-036-021-25