NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2281 Effie Ln Niles, MI 49120

Estimated Value: $162,000 - $202,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,769 Sq Ft
$107/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 25, 2022

Last sale price $155,000 $88 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,108/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfall on Lot
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fruit Trees
  • Pond
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of January 2022

Don't miss out on this spacious home in a quiet neighborhood. Flowering landscape, fruit trees/bushes, space for vegetable garden, beautiful willow tree, and 2 decorative ponds (front yard and back yard). This home offers main floor laundry or basement laundry hookups. All windows are Anderson brand. New metal roof in 2017, gutters are commercial size. Hardwood under carpet in much of the main floor. Backyard is fully fenced and includes a 20 x 20 barn. Side yard features beautiful gazebo/pergola area. Basement features wonderful family room along with 2 utility rooms (great for storage) and a 16 x 11 bonus room with so much potential!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erin Matthews

The Collective Home Group License #6501423831 Listed on: 11/29/2021

The Collective Home Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Majerek

The Home Source Group License #6501419430

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,012

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 186
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Metal Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Low Threshold Shower
  • Roll Under Sink
  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • Accessible Bedroom
  • Doors are 36 inches wide or more

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Waterfall on Lot
  • Gazebo
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,012

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1970
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Bi-Level: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Accessibility Features: 36 Inch Entrance Door, Accessible Bath Sink, Accessible Mn Flr Bedroom, Accessible Mn Flr Full Bath, Grab Bar Mn Flr Bath, Low Threshold Shower
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1769.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Replacement, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 434.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 885.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 434.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 164999.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Metal
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Gazebo: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Broadband
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.43
  • Lot Size Area: 0.43
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 186
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18731.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1012.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 29, 2021
Closed on
Jan 25, 2022
Sold by
Rick Adams Living Trust
Bought by
Crites Allison
Seller's Agent
Erin Matthews
The Collective Home Group
Buyer's Agent
Scott Majerek
The Home Source Group
List Price
$170,000
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-8.82%
Current Estimated Value
$189,456

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$34,456
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.31%
Original Mortgage
$147,250
Outstanding Balance
$137,877
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$65,469

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2012
Sold by
Adams Rickrad Dean
Bought by
Adams Rickard Dean and Rick Adams Living Trust
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
Crites Allison $155,000 Chicago Title Mi
Adams Rickard Dean -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Crites Allison $147,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/25/2022 01/25/22 Sold $155,000 -8.8% $88 / Sq Ft
11/29/2021 11/29/21 For Sale $170,000 -- $96 / 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 $599 $56,900 $56,900 $0
2023 $571 $53,500 $0 $0
2022 $484 $53,100 $0 $0
2021 $1,083 $51,900 $0 $0
2020 $1,072 $48,000 $0 $0
2019 $1,033 $46,500 $0 $0
2018 $445 $49,700 $0 $0
2017 $436 $42,600 $0 $0
2016 $432 $40,238 $0 $0
2015 -- $46,900 $0 $0
2011 -- $43,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21116548

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 14-020-380-025-00