NOT LISTED FOR SALE

251 Columbia Ave W Unit 8 Battle Creek, MI 49015

Westlake Prairieview Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $265,229 - $349,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,524 Sq Ft
1979 Built

Last Sold July 08, 2019

Last sale price $210,000 $138 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,979/month

Highlights

  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Accessible Entrance
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of July 2019

This home is located at 251 Columbia Ave W Unit 8, Battle Creek, MI 49015 since 10 June 2019 and is currently estimated at $307,057, approximately $201 per square foot. This property was built in 1979. 251 Columbia Ave W Unit 8 is a home located in Calhoun County with nearby schools including Lakeview Middle School, Lakeview High School, and Arbor Academy.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Penny Barnhardt

Five Star Real Estate License #6506044063 Listed on: 06/10/2019

Five Star Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Cathy Smolinski

Five Star Real Estate License #6501308025

Five Star Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,344

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 100 Feet of Waterfront

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,524 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Entrance
  • Stepless Entry

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,344

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • 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: 0
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1524.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4344.0
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 100.0
  • Accessibility Feat:No Step Entrance: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1524.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Other
  • LivingArea: 1524.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 210000.0
  • Water Body Name: Goguac Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: 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

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

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4344.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2021
Sold by
Hacker Thomas W and Hacker Carolyn J
Bought by
Hacker Thomas W and Hacker Carolyn J
Current Estimated Value
$307,057

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2019
Closed on
Jul 8, 2019
Sold by
Ronald J Voelker Trust
Bought by
Hacker Thomas W and Hacker Carolyn J
Seller's Agent
Penny Barnhardt
Five Star Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Cathy Smolinski
Five Star Real Estate
List Price
$210,000
Sold Price
$210,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.28%
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Outstanding Balance
$39,474
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$267,583

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 10, 2015
Closed on
Dec 8, 2015
Sold by
Dodge Douglas W and W Smith Dodge Revocable Trust
Bought by
Voelker Ronald J and Ronald J Voelker Trust
Seller's Agent
Cheri Hammond
Jaqua REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Penny Barnhardt
Five Star Real Estate
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$114,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-8.8%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 1997
Sold by
Smith Dodge Trust W
Bought by
Smith Dodge Trust W
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
Hacker Thomas W -- None Available
Hacker Thomas W $210,000 None Available
Voelker Ronald J $114,000 Attorney
Smith Dodge Trust W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hacker Thomas W $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2019 07/08/19 Sold $210,000 0.0% $138 / Sq Ft
06/10/2019 06/10/19 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2019 06/10/19 For Sale $210,000 +84.2% $138 / Sq Ft
12/08/2015 12/08/15 Sold $114,000 -8.8% $75 / Sq Ft
11/24/2015 11/24/15 Pending -- -- --
11/10/2015 11/10/15 For Sale $125,000 -- $82 / 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 -- $126,800 $0 $0
2024 $4,228 $130,424 $0 $0
2023 $4,813 $124,076 $0 $0
2022 $3,818 $112,340 $0 $0
2021 $4,834 $109,533 $0 $0
2020 $4,344 $96,869 $0 $0
2019 $4,318 $88,504 $0 $0
2018 $4,318 $74,622 $21,070 $53,552
2017 $4,281 $82,631 $0 $0
2016 $4,271 $64,187 $0 $0
2015 $2,539 $56,765 $0 $0
2014 $2,539 $56,765 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Penny Barnhardt

    Five Star Real Estate

    (269) 579-2850

    3 in this area

    43 Total Sales

    Penny Barnhardt
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  • Cathy Smolinski

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Cathy Smolinski

    Five Star Real Estate

    (269) 209-0676

    5 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    Cathy Smolinski
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  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Cheri Hammond

    Jaqua REALTORS

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19026012

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0870-09-132-0

Michigan Calhoun County Battle Creek 49015 Westlake Prairieview

251 Columbia Ave W Unit 8, Battle Creek, MI

This home is located at 251 Columbia Ave W Unit 8, Battle Creek, MI 49015 since 10 June 2019 and is currently estimated at $307,057, approximately $201 per square foot. This property was built in 1979. 251 Columbia Ave W Unit 8 is a home located in Calhoun County with nearby schools including Lakeview Middle School, Lakeview High School, and Arbor Academy.

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