$195,000
SOLD AUG 29, 2025

241 John St Colon, MI 49040

1 Bed
1 Bath
832 Sq Ft
0.65 Acres

Recently Sold

$234 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 150 Feet of Waterfront
  • Wooded Lot
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Deck
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of August 2025

Enjoy 150' of waterfront on Palmer lake! This 832sf cottage is located on a .65acre lot and offers an oversized 2 car detached garage. Whether you love to boat, kayak or fish; this property has so much potential! With rustic finishes, this cottage will get you on the lake at a great price; or consider building your dream home on an amazing parcel! The interior which once was more divided, now has an open floor plan; with the kitchen and dining room on one side and living room bedroom on the other side. The home offers a sunroom and wrap around porch to enjoy lake views and summer breezes! The home has a metal roof, basement for plenty of storage (exterior access), and don't miss the pull down stairs to the attic with extra space!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kerry Fischer

Five Star Real Estate License #6501367416 Listed on: 06/04/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathleen Earl

RE/MAX Elite Group License #6501299194

RE/MAX Elite Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,483

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 0.65 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150x190
  • 150 Feet of Waterfront
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 832 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Partial Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a lake
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,483

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 150x190
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 832.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1482.93
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R-1
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 150.0
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Roofing:Metal: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 832.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Partial
  • LivingArea: 832.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Other
  • List Price: 175000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Metal
  • Water Body Name: Palmer Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.65
  • Lot Size Area: 0.65
  • Lot Dimensions: 150x190
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 28314.0
  • Zoning Description: R-1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1482.93
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2025
Closed on
Aug 29, 2025
Sold by
Fitzgerald Michael
Bought by
Carr John and Carr Kathleen
Seller's Agent
Kerry Fischer
Five Star Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Earl
RE/MAX Elite Group
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
11.43%
Views
98

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.11%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2024
Sold by
Heitger Joy
Bought by
Heitger Joy and Clark Randy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2011
Sold by
Fitzgerald Michael M and Andersen Gilbert E
Bought by
Fitzgerald Michael M and Heitger Joy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2001
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $195,000 Star Title
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Sold $195,000 +11.4% $234 / Sq Ft
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Pending -- -- --
06/04/2025 06/04/25 For Sale $175,000 -- $210 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $1,383 $87,300 $48,500 $38,800
2024 $1,216 $84,800 $48,500 $36,300
2023 $1,326 $79,200 $48,500 $30,700
2022 $0 $74,100 $48,500 $25,600
2021 $1,183 $72,100 $48,500 $23,600
2020 $581 $72,200 $48,500 $23,700
2019 $445 $68,900 $48,500 $20,400
2018 $1,691 $66,700 $48,500 $18,200
2017 $1,553 $66,800 $66,800 $0
2016 -- $67,300 $67,300 $0
2015 -- $66,500 $0 $0
2014 -- $65,300 $65,300 $0
2012 -- $76,500 $76,500 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25026060

MichRIC

APN: 041-075-004-00