NOT LISTED FOR SALE

251 Columbia Ave W Unit 11 Battle Creek, MI 49015

Westlake Prairieview Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $249,029 - $284,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,447 Sq Ft
$500/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold October 20, 2022

Last sale price $222,500 $154 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,246/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Fitness Center
  • Screened Porch
  • Boat Ramp
  • In Ground Pool
  • Home Gym

About This Home

As of October 2022

Welcome to Bay Tower! Beautiful lake, manicured grounds, pool, in a convenient location, with plenty of guest parking. 2 large bedrooms and 2 full baths. Heated tile in en suite shower. You will love the granite countertops . Living room with wet bar and separate dining area. Private laundry area. Large enclosed storage area. Located on the 3rd floor with a breathtaking view of pool and lake from the private balcony. Dockage available. Covered entrance and elevator service. New carpet in living room and dining room. Wheel chair accessible. Water, water softener, snow removal, lawn and pool, elevator and common area care and maintenance included.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joanna Smith

EXIT REALTY 1ST LLC License #6501442032 Listed on: 08/10/2022

EXIT REALTY 1ST LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

David Howard

CENTURY 21 C. Howard License #6504113599

CENTURY 21 C. Howard

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 100 Feet of Waterfront

HOA Fees

  • $500 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,447 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Screened Porch
  • Home Gym
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Low Threshold Shower
  • Accessible Entrance
  • Stepless Entry

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Water Access
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, trash, snow removal, sewer, lawn/yard care
  • Bay Tower Condos

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Boat Ramp
  • Community Boat Launch
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$500 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Other
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1979
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Condominium
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: N/A
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1447.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 6546.02
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 100.0
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Feat:Low Threshold Shower: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:Condo Proj Name: Bay Tower
  • General Property Info:Entry Type: Security
  • General Property Info:Pets YN: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat:No Step Entrance: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1447.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Accessibility Features: Covered Entrance, Low Threshold Shower, Accessible Entrance
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Wet Bar
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Other
  • LivingArea: 1447.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 229900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Goguac Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Pool:In Ground: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Fitness Center, Pool, Storage, Boat Launch
  • Association Fee: 500.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 500.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Monthly
  • Assoc Amenities:Fitness Center: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Pool: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Boat Launch: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Trash, Snow Removal, Sewer, Lawn/Yard Care

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: N/A
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6546.02
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2022
Closed on
Oct 19, 2022
Sold by
Allen Debra J
Bought by
Hoedeman Donna
Seller's Agent
Joanna Smith
EXIT REALTY 1ST LLC
Buyer's Agent
David Howard
CENTURY 21 C. Howard
List Price
$230,000
Sold Price
$222,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,500
-3.26%
Views
74
Current Estimated Value
$263,257

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$40,757
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.85%
Original Mortgage
$211,375
Outstanding Balance
$203,377
Interest Rate
6.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$59,880

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2020
Closed on
Oct 13, 2020
Sold by
Matey Mary Elizabeth and Trust Of Mary Elizabeth Maley
Bought by
Rettke Debra J
Seller's Agent
Ronald Burris
Pearse Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Steve Mattingly
Five Star Real Estate
List Price
$210,000
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-9.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1998
Sold by
Maley Mary E
Bought by
Maley Trustee Mary E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 1998
Bought by
Maley
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hoedeman Donna $222,500 --
Rettke Debra J $190,000 Ata National Title Group Llc
Maley Trustee Mary E -- --
Maley $131,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hoedeman Donna $211,375
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/20/2022 10/20/22 Sold $222,500 -3.2% $154 / Sq Ft
09/06/2022 09/06/22 Price Changed $229,900 -4.2% $159 / Sq Ft
08/10/2022 08/10/22 Price Changed $239,900 +4.3% $166 / Sq Ft
08/10/2022 08/10/22 For Sale $230,000 +21.1% $159 / Sq Ft
10/09/2020 10/09/20 Sold $190,000 -9.5% $131 / Sq Ft
09/15/2020 09/15/20 For Sale $210,000 -- $145 / 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 -- $108,000 $0 $0
2024 $4,203 $111,234 $0 $0
2023 $6,392 $105,907 $0 $0
2022 $4,577 $96,055 $0 $0
2021 $6,408 $93,668 $0 $0
2020 $3,029 $86,328 $0 $0
2019 $3,029 $87,915 $0 $0
2018 $3,029 $72,662 $20,343 $52,319
2017 $2,925 $89,079 $0 $0
2016 $2,920 $68,486 $0 $0
2015 $2,760 $61,709 $0 $0
2014 $2,760 $61,709 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Joanna Smith

    EXIT REALTY 1ST LLC

    (517) 937-1749

    1 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Joanna Smith
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  • David Howard

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    David Howard

    CENTURY 21 C. Howard

    (269) 207-4228

    1 in this area

    170 Total Sales

    David Howard
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  • Ronald Burris

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Ronald Burris

    Pearse Realty, Inc.

    (269) 209-1770

    4 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Ronald Burris
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  • Steve Mattingly

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Steve Mattingly

    Five Star Real Estate

    (269) 345-9222

    1 in this area

    115 Total Sales

    Steve Mattingly
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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Stephen Mattingly

    Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22034291

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0870-09-135-0

Michigan Calhoun County Battle Creek 49015 Westlake Prairieview

251 Columbia Ave W Unit 11, Battle Creek, MI

This home is located at 251 Columbia Ave W Unit 11, Battle Creek, MI 49015 since 10 August 2022 and is currently estimated at $263,257, approximately $181 per square foot. This property was built in 1979. 251 Columbia Ave W Unit 11 is a home located in Calhoun County with nearby schools including Lakeview Middle School, Lakeview High School, and Arbor Academy.

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