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Seller's Agent in 2022
Jessica Steele
Five Star Real Estate
235 W Melody Ave Portage, MI 49024
Estimated Value: $269,000 - $299,643
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,180
Sq Ft
$130/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 1.03 Acre Lot
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Shed
- Portage Central Middle School Rated A-
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Kitchen Island
About This Home
As of December 2022LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Come and see this Portage charmer! This beautiful ranch sits on over an acre of land and is close to everything Portage and Kalamazoo has to offer! The main level has been given a gorgeous facelift. The kitchen is spacious and inviting. Fresh paint and refinished hardwood floors. Three bedrooms on the main and 1.5 baths. The basement offers tremendous entertaining space with floor to ceiling shelving. A gigantic backyard for the location and price point invites all manner of activities or serious lounging. Attached two-car garage! Move in ready with room to add even more equity easily. The perfect time to buy is always yesterday!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Jessica Steele
Five Star Real Estate Listed on: 11/02/2022
Co-Listed By
Chelsy Bernard
Five Star Real Estate
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,822
Year Built
- Built in 1954
Lot Details
- 1.03 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 97x462
- Level Lot
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Composition Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Replacement Windows
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Shed
- Storage Shed
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- High Speed Internet
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 2, 2022
Closed on
Dec 9, 2022
Sold by
Bucec Jenna
Bought by
Kasten Michael T
Seller's Agent
Jessica Steele
Five Star Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Wood
Doorlag Realty Company
List Price
$245,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.04%
Views
26
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
$33,411
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.26%
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Outstanding Balance
$219,061
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$60,853
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 24, 2019
Closed on
Sep 27, 2019
Sold by
Johnston Linda S and Johnston George D
Bought by
Bryne Jeanna
Seller's Agent
Randy Blankenship
Evenboer Walton, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Chelsy Bernard
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
List Price
$184,900
Sold Price
$177,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-3.79%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.18%
Original Mortgage
$174,677
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 8, 2018
Sold by
Johnston Linda S and Johnston George D
Bought by
Johnston Linda S and Johnston Rachel L
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 18, 2006
Sold by
Ulman Roger B and Ulman Lisa C
Bought by
Johnston George D and Johnston Linda S
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,500
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasten Michael T | $250,000 | Star Title | |
| Bryne Jeanna | $177,900 | Nations Title Agency | |
| Johnston Linda S | -- | None Available | |
| Johnston George D | $151,000 | Chicago Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Kasten Michael T | $225,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bryne Jeanna | $174,677 | |
| Previous Owner | Byrne Jenna | $6,227 | |
| Previous Owner | Johnston George D | $107,792 | |
| Previous Owner | Johnston George D | $114,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Ulman Roger B | $97,200 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2022 12/12/22 | Sold | $250,000 | +2.0% | $115 / Sq Ft |
| 11/04/2022 11/04/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/02/2022 11/02/22 | For Sale | $245,000 | +37.7% | $112 / Sq Ft |
| 09/27/2019 09/27/19 | Sold | $177,900 | -3.8% | $82 / Sq Ft |
| 08/07/2019 08/07/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/24/2019 07/24/19 | For Sale | $184,900 | -- | $85 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,666 | $130,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $4,666 | $123,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $4,447 | $111,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $3,954 | $95,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $3,822 | $89,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $3,739 | $83,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $290 | $76,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $0 | $70,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $0 | $70,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | -- | $68,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | -- | $66,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $65,700 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022
Chelsy Bernard
Five Star Real Estate
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Daniel Wood
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Daniel Wood
Doorlag Realty Company
(269) 808-2198
20 in this area
86 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2019
Randy Blankenship
Evenboer Walton, REALTORS
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 22046556
APN: 10-05400-028-O
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