NOT LISTED FOR SALE

232 E Melody Ave Portage, MI 49002

Portage Area

Estimated Value: $273,000 - $342,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,288 Sq Ft
$136/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 3, 2025

Last sale price $279,000 $122 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,982 / mo

90 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Bay Window
  • Portage Central Middle School Rated A-
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Patio

About This Home

As of January 2025

Welcome home to 232 E Melody a charming & delightful 5-bedroom 2 bath home that has some recent updates with newly renovated bathrooms. The house has been refreshed with new paint throughout. Nestled within the award-winning Portage public schools. Home features a spacious open kitchen, which promises not just meals, but cherished gatherings. For those chilly evenings, the inviting gas fireplace becomes the heart of the home, where stories are told, and socks will be hung.
The upper lever has 3 bedrooms and a full bath and the lower has an additional living space & 2 bedrooms. Meanwhile, the large garage equipped with ample storage is perfect for transforming dreams into DIY projects.
The backyard is fenced in with a storage shed and gives you plenty of outdoor space.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nico Lopez

eXp Realty LLC License #6501407574 Listed on: 11/26/2024

eXp Realty LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Kerry Fischer

Five Star Real Estate License #6501367416

Five Star Real Estate

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,701

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 12,632 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 97 x 132
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,288 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Bay Window
  • Garden Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener Leased
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Phone Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,701

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0.29 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Levels: Bi-Level
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 244.75
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 97 x 132
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2288.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3700.51
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • 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
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Additional Items:Humidifier: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Windows:BayBow: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1144.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Bi-Level: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Humidifier, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Rented
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2288.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Replacement, Insulated Windows, Bay/Bow, Garden Window, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener Rented: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 279999.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Size Area: 0.29
  • Lot Dimensions: 97 x 132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12632.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3700.51
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 26, 2024
Closed on
Jan 3, 2025
Sold by
Sindelar Michelle and Swenson Michelle
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Nico Lopez
eXp Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Kerry Fischer
Five Star Real Estate
List Price
$279,999
Sold Price
$279,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$999
-0.36%
Views
11
Current Estimated Value
$310,225

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$31,225
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.64%
Original Mortgage
$270,630
Outstanding Balance
$266,279
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$43,946

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2014
Closed on
Jun 2, 2014
Sold by
Valentin Paul and Valentin Kimberly
Bought by
Sindelar Michelle
Seller's Agent
Paul Valentin
Jaqua, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Joyce Vos
Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
List Price
$154,900
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-3.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.03%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2004
Sold by
Ruble Betty Rosann
Bought by
Valentin Paul and Valentin Kimberly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,720
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$279,000 Nations Title
Sindelar Michelle $150,000 Chicago Title Company
Valentin Paul $135,900 Title Bond
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $270,630
Previous Owner Valentin Paul $108,720
Previous Owner Ruble Betty Rosann $96,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/03/2025 01/03/25 Sold $279,000 -0.4% $122 / Sq Ft
11/26/2024 11/26/24 Pending -- -- --
11/26/2024 11/26/24 For Sale $279,999 0.0% $122 / Sq Ft
11/01/2024 11/01/24 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2024 10/30/24 Price Changed $279,999 -3.4% $122 / Sq Ft
10/04/2024 10/04/24 Price Changed $289,999 -1.0% $127 / Sq Ft
09/18/2024 09/18/24 Price Changed $292,999 -2.3% $128 / Sq Ft
08/28/2024 08/28/24 For Sale $299,999 +100.0% $131 / Sq Ft
06/02/2014 06/02/14 Sold $150,000 -3.2% $73 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/12/2014 04/12/14 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2014 04/02/14 For Sale $154,900 -- $75 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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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
2026 -- $128,500 $0 $0
2025 $3,341 $119,900 $0 $0
2024 $3,259 $108,300 $0 $0
2023 $3,093 $96,100 $0 $0
2022 $3,342 $87,100 $0 $0
2021 $3,230 $89,000 $0 $0
2020 $3,160 $85,500 $0 $0
2019 $284 $78,800 $0 $0
2018 $0 $74,900 $0 $0
2017 $0 $66,000 $0 $0
2016 -- $69,700 $0 $0
2015 -- $65,300 $0 $0
2014 -- $62,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 24045236

MichRIC

APN: 10-02442-103-O

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