NOT LISTED FOR SALE

251 Columbia Ave W Unit 7 Battle Creek, MI 49015

Westlake Prairieview Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $233,000 - $280,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,447 Sq Ft
$485/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold August 30, 2021

Last sale price $215,000 $149 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,142/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Fitness Center
  • Screened Porch
  • Docks
  • In Ground Pool
  • Meeting Room

About This Home

As of August 2021

BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, LAKE ACCESS, NO EXTERIOR MAINENTENCE, AND A POOL?! You're not dreaming, you're in this Bay Tower condo. These condos are rare in that you have a two-car garage AND plenty of guest parking, private covered entry, in-unit laundry, elevator service, and an exercise room. Beautiful views of Goguac Lake are complimented by an inground pool and docks available for association use. This main level unit has a huge master bedroom with a walk-in shower, a wet bar in the dining room, and a large kitchen with an eating area. Call us today for a chance to view this lovely condo!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kaciana Champlin

RE/MAX Perrett Associates License #6506047393 Listed on: 06/16/2021

RE/MAX Perrett Associates

Last Buyer's Agent

Cathy Smolinski

Five Star Real Estate License #6501308025

Five Star Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,123

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • Private Waterfront
  • Private Entrance

HOA Fees

  • $485 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,447 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Screened Porch
  • Home Gym
  • Water Views
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Docks
  • Deeded Boat Dock

Location

  • Interior Unit

Utilities

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

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Meeting Room
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • Security
  • Security Service

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,123

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$485 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: NA
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • 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: 3123.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: MFR
  • 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
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • General Property Info:Condo Proj Name: Bay Tower / Village Condos
  • General Property Info:Entry Type: Private
  • General Property Info:Pets YN: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1447.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 1447.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 215000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Pool:In Ground: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Fitness Center, Interior Unit, Meeting Room, Pets Allowed, Pool, Security, Storage, Other
  • Association Fee: 485.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 485.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Monthly
  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Pets Allowed2: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Fitness Center: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Pool: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Security: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Meeting Room: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Interior Unit: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Deeded Boat Lot: Yes

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Area: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: NA
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1470.0
  • Zoning Description: MFR
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3123.0
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2022
Sold by
Smith Steven A
Bought by
Steven A Smith Revocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
$255,086

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2021
Closed on
Sep 2, 2021
Sold by
Williams Priscilla
Bought by
Smith Steve and Smith Janice
Seller's Agent
Kaciana Champlin
RE/MAX Perrett Associates
Buyer's Agent
Cathy Smolinski
Five Star Real Estate
List Price
$215,000
Sold Price
$215,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2007
Sold by
Kost Joyce D and The Pour Over Trust Of Joyce D
Bought by
Williams Priscilla

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2003
Sold by
Kost Trust Joyce D
Bought by
Kost Joyce D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 1999
Sold by
Kost Joyce D
Bought by
Kost Trustee Joyce D
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
Steven A Smith Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Smith Steven A -- None Listed On Document
Smith Steven A -- None Listed On Document
Smith Steve $215,000 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Williams Priscilla $163,250 None Available
Kost Joyce D -- --
Kost Trust Joyce D -- --
Kost Trustee Joyce D -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2021 08/30/21 Sold $215,000 0.0% $149 / Sq Ft
06/30/2021 06/30/21 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2021 06/16/21 For Sale $215,000 -- $149 / 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 -- $98,500 $0 $0
2024 $3,654 $101,491 $0 $0
2023 $4,161 $96,693 $0 $0
2022 $4,161 $87,708 $0 $0
2021 $2,997 $84,444 $0 $0
2020 $2,682 $83,831 $0 $0
2019 $2,671 $85,448 $0 $0
2018 $2,671 $71,960 $19,859 $52,101
2017 $2,590 $84,031 $0 $0
2016 $2,586 $64,805 $0 $0
2015 $2,444 $54,644 $0 $0
2014 $2,444 $54,644 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kaciana Champlin

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Kaciana Champlin

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (269) 873-7004

    37 in this area

    388 Total Sales

    Kaciana Champlin
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  • Cathy Smolinski

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Cathy Smolinski

    Five Star Real Estate

    (269) 209-0676

    5 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    Cathy Smolinski
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21022884

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0870-09-131-0

Michigan Calhoun County Battle Creek 49015 Westlake Prairieview

251 Columbia Ave W Unit 7, Battle Creek, MI

This home is located at 251 Columbia Ave W Unit 7, Battle Creek, MI 49015 since 16 June 2021 and is currently estimated at $255,086, approximately $176 per square foot. This property was built in 1979. 251 Columbia Ave W Unit 7 is a home located in Calhoun County with nearby schools including Lakeview Middle School, Lakeview High School, and Arbor Academy.

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