$185,000
SOLD NOV 4, 2024

224 E Melendy St Ludington, MI 49431

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,156 Sq Ft
4,182 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$160 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

140 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Deck
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Lakeview Elementary School Rated A-
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Mud Room

About This Home

As of November 2024

Rare find in the City of Ludington Downtown Waterfront District ; Walking/biking distance to the sandy Lake Michigan Shoreline/Stearns Beach. This Beautiful Traditional single story home w/3 bedrooms 1 bath is situated on a 30 x 140 city corner lot, with a fenced back yard and Deck. A Two car detached garage offers plenty of space for vehicles and more! Spacious living/dining room & kitchen w/eating area, along with Main Level Laundry provide a wonderful HOME layout. Open concept plan w/great natural light in living room, dining room & kitchen along with all 3 bedrooms! Full basement offers so many opportunities ;w/High ceilings and utilities. Roof completely redone in 2015 and metal roof on the garage in 2017. Conveniently close to, SCHOOLS, shopping, restaurants, marinas, Parks Recreat Recreation & Lake Michigan beach shoreline. A hidden Jewel and a MUST SEE. (OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY MAY 26 12-2)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michelle Hernandez Sarto

LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington License #6501400824 Listed on: 05/19/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Monty Ashton

LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington License #6501411098

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,518

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 4,182 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 140 ' x 30'
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,156 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Garden Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Carpet
  • Water Views
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,518

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1900
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 140 ' x 30'
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1156.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1517.72
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1156.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1156.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Insulated Windows, Garden Window, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1156.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Block, Concrete, Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 190000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Concrete: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Other
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
  • Lot Dimensions: 140 ' x 30'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4182.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1517.72
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2024
Closed on
Nov 4, 2024
Sold by
Organ Erica M
Bought by
Barr Jordan
Seller's Agent
Michelle Hernandez Sarto
LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington
Buyer's Agent
Monty Ashton
LIGHTHOUSE REALTY-Ludington
List Price
$217,000
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$32,000
-14.75%
Total Days on Market
140
Views
279

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.91%
Original Mortgage
$166,500
Outstanding Balance
$165,676
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$23,242

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2014
Sold by
Struble Trust
Bought by
Organ Erica M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$46,000
Interest Rate
4.1%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2009
Sold by
Struble Edgar M
Bought by
Organ Erica M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2009
Sold by
United States Of America
Bought by
Struble Edgar M and Struble Laurie N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2008
Sold by
United States Of America
Bought by
Kellams Michael J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2004
Sold by
Dickenson John J and Dickenson Lori A
Bought by
Kellams Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,880
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2003
Sold by
Bauriedel Andrea
Bought by
Dickenson John H and Dickenson Lori A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2002
Sold by
Shoemaker Rick and Bauriedel Andrea
Bought by
Bauriedel Andrea

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2000
Sold by
Shoup Scott A
Bought by
Shoemaker Rick and Bauriedel Andrea

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1996
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $185,000 Lakeshore Land Title
Warranty Deed $55,000 Michigan Bankers Title
Land Contract $55,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $20,000 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $26,445 None Available
Warranty Deed $74,900 Metropolitan Title Company
Warranty Deed $68,300 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $55,500 --
Warranty Deed $22,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $166,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $63,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $46,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $75,880 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/19/2025 06/19/25 Price Changed $185,000 -2.6% $160 / Sq Ft
04/22/2025 04/22/25 For Sale $190,000 +2.7% $164 / Sq Ft
11/04/2024 11/04/24 Sold $185,000 -2.6% $160 / Sq Ft
09/11/2024 09/11/24 Price Changed $190,000 -2.6% $164 / Sq Ft
08/02/2024 08/02/24 Price Changed $195,000 -2.0% $169 / Sq Ft
07/07/2024 07/07/24 Price Changed $199,000 -2.9% $172 / Sq Ft
07/04/2024 07/04/24 Price Changed $204,850 -0.1% $177 / Sq Ft
06/27/2024 06/27/24 Price Changed $205,000 -2.3% $177 / Sq Ft
06/17/2024 06/17/24 Price Changed $209,750 -0.1% $181 / Sq Ft
06/13/2024 06/13/24 Price Changed $209,900 -2.3% $182 / Sq Ft
06/09/2024 06/09/24 Price Changed $214,850 -0.1% $186 / Sq Ft
06/02/2024 06/02/24 Price Changed $215,000 -0.9% $186 / Sq Ft
05/19/2024 05/19/24 For Sale $217,000 -- $188 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

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 -- $74,200 $74,200 $0
2023 -- $61,800 $61,800 $0
2022 -- $49,900 $0 $0
2021 -- $44,800 $0 $0
2020 $17 $44,600 $0 $0
2019 -- -- $0 $0
2018 -- -- $0 $0
2017 -- -- $0 $0
2016 -- -- $0 $0
2015 -- -- $0 $0
2013 -- -- $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24024915

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 051-576-001-00