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Seller's Agent in 2022
Joanna Smith
EXIT REALTY 1ST LLC
(517) 937-1749
1 in this area
42 Total Sales
251 Columbia Ave W Unit 11 Battle Creek, MI 49015
Westlake Prairieview Neighborhood
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,447
Sq Ft
1,307
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- 100 Feet of Waterfront
- In Ground Pool
- Home Gym
- Fitness Center
- Screened Porch
- Elevator
About This Home
As of October 2022When your ready for a carefree lifestyle, Bay Tower is waiting for you. . Beautiful Lake, fantastic pool, manicured grounds and quality built. Convenient location, plenty of guest parking, rare in condo living. Over 1400 sq. ft. of freshly painted interior with 2 large bedrooms and 2 full baths generous Living room with wet bar and separate dining area. Private laundry area. This is a 3rd floor unit with a breathtaking view and Elevator service. Spacious baloney overlooking pool and lake frontage. Dockage available. All Appliances included. 2 Car Garage. Covered walk way from garage to main building. Large, for common use, enclosed storage area. Includes water, water softener, sewer, snow removal, lawn and pool, elevator and common area care and maintenance. This is truly a special offering and could be yours.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Pearse Realty, Inc. License #6502124100 Listed on: 09/15/2020
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,259
Year Built
- Built in 1979
Lot Details
- 100 Feet of Waterfront
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
- Aluminum Siding
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,447 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- Living Room
- Dining Area
- Screened Porch
- Home Gym
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
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
Pool
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Water Softener is Owned
Community Details
Overview
- Property has a Home Owners Association
- Association fees include water, trash, snow removal, sewer, lawn/yard care
- Bay Tower Condominimum Condos
Amenities
- Elevator
- Community Storage Space
Recreation
- Fitness Center
- Community Pool
Additional Features
- Security
- Security Service
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
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $222,500 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $190,000 | Ata National Title Group Llc | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $131,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $211,375 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2022 10/20/22 | Sold | $222,500 | -3.2% | $154 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 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
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
-
Joanna Smith
-
David Howard
Buyer's Agent in 2022
David Howard
CENTURY 21 C. Howard
(269) 207-4228
1 in this area
170 Total Sales
-
Ronald Burris
Seller's Agent in 2020
Ronald Burris
Pearse Realty, Inc.
(269) 209-1770
4 in this area
46 Total Sales
-
Steve Mattingly
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Steve Mattingly
Five Star Real Estate
(269) 345-9222
1 in this area
115 Total Sales
-
S
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Stephen Mattingly
Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 20038523
APN: 0870-09-135-0
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