Missy Alkema
M2 Real Estate Collective
(269) 443-1731
44 Total Sales
6 in Portage
$225K - $387K Price Range
232 E Melody Ave Portage, MI 49002
Portage AreaEstimated Value: $273,000 - $342,000
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,288
Sq Ft
$136/Sq Ft
Est. Value
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 2025Welcome 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.
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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
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
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
6.56%
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
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Portage, MI
-
Missy Alkema
-
Erin Garnaat
Erin Garnaat
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Michigan Real Estate
(269) 443-1458
20 Total Sales
1 in Portage
$160,000 Price
-
Ryan Gainer
Ryan Gainer
The Shore Real Estate Group
(517) 888-7303
19 Total Sales
1 in Portage
$194,900 Price
-
Karrie Brunner
Karrie Brunner
Campbell Caron Real Estate
(269) 775-4549
29 Total Sales
4 in Portage
$110K - $392K Price Range
-
Peggy Paige
Peggy Paige
Epique Realty
(269) 775-5007
32 Total Sales
2 in Portage
$225,000 Price Range
-
Charles Teunis
Charles Teunis
Bellabay Realty LLC
(616) 816-4549
179 Total Sales
10 in Portage
$105K - $439K Price Range
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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Nico Lopez
Seller's Agent in 2025
Nico Lopez
eXp Realty LLC
(269) 720-0178
64 Total Sales
-
Kerry Fischer
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Kerry Fischer
Five Star Real Estate
(269) 998-4062
811 Total Sales
-
Paul Valentin
Seller's Agent in 2014
Paul Valentin
Jaqua, REALTORS
(269) 341-4300
102 Total Sales
-
Joyce Vos
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Joyce Vos
Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
(269) 760-7559
114 Total Sales
Map
Source: MichRIC
MLS Number: 24045236
APN: 10-02442-103-O
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