$168,000
SOLD MAY 17, 2017

236 Simpson St Grass Lake, MI 49240

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,856 Sq Ft
0.82 Acres

Recently Sold

$91 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

360 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Deck
  • Detached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of May 2017

Quiet setting with amazing lake views from nearly every room in this updated quality Grass Lake village home. Enjoy morning coffee in the enclosed porch. Entertain guests with a lake breeze on the covered porch. Walk out onto the upstairs deck from one of the large bedrooms on the second level. New kitchen followed extensive remodeling. Natural gas fireplace. All rooms are generous in size. Upstairs den or office would be 4th (non-conforming) bedroom. Pella windows, concrete stamped driveway and sidewalk. Over sized 2 1/2 car garage. Central air and the upstairs full bath has its own heating and cooling! One look at this large .8 acre, lake view, pristine lot and you will be sold., Primary Bath

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bruce Maxson

The Charles Reinhart Company License #6506044620 Listed on: 05/21/2016

The Charles Reinhart Company

Co-Listed By

Kerene Morrissey

The Charles Reinhart Company License #6501289341

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeffrey Post

@properties Christie's Int'lAA License #6501358845

@properties Christie's Int'lAA

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,412

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.82 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 155x228

Parking

  • Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,856 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Grass Lake Middle School
  • Grass Lake High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,412

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1920
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 155x228
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1856.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2411.82
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Additional Items:Hot Tub Spa: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1856.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info High School: Grass Lake High School
  • General Property Info Middle School2: Grass Lake Middle School
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Hot Tub Spa, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Partial
  • LivingArea: 1856.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.5
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 174900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • High School: Grass Lake High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Grass Lake Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.82
  • Lot Size Area: 0.82
  • Lot Dimensions: 155x228
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 35719.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2411.82
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2016
Closed on
May 22, 2017
Sold by
Fearer Michael and Fearer Esther L
Bought by
Zinis Nicholaus
Seller's Agent
Bruce Maxson
The Charles Reinhart Company
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Post
@properties Christie's Int'lAA
List Price
$189,000
Sold Price
$168,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,000
-11.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.57%
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2002
Sold by
Swank William R and Swank Shirley
Bought by
Fearer Michael and Fearer Esther
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 $168,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $134,000 Metropolitan Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $166,892 VA
Closed $168,000 VA
Previous Owner $50,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/12/2025 07/12/25 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Price Changed $295,000 -9.2% $159 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $325,000 +93.5% $175 / Sq Ft
05/17/2017 05/17/17 Sold $168,000 0.0% $91 / Sq Ft
05/16/2017 05/16/17 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2017 05/12/17 Sold $168,000 -11.1% $134 / Sq Ft
04/17/2017 04/17/17 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2016 05/21/16 For Sale $189,000 -- $102 / 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
2025 $4,055 $145,100 $0 $0
2024 $4,102 $152,900 $0 $0
2023 $3,906 $132,000 $0 $0
2022 $4,723 $110,900 $0 $0
2021 $4,579 $102,900 $0 $0
2020 $1,067 $104,700 $0 $0
2019 $4,413 $104,600 $0 $0
2018 $1,962 $96,700 $0 $0
2017 $1,428 $83,900 $0 $0
2016 $0 $77,400 $77,400 $0
2015 -- $73,100 $73,100 $0
2014 -- $73,100 $73,100 $0
2013 -- $73,100 $73,100 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23099117

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 007-10-32-277-007-00