$114,000
SOLD DEC 8, 2015

251 Columbia Ave W Unit 8 Battle Creek, MI 49015

Westlake Prairieview Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,524 Sq Ft
$375/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$75 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Docks
  • In Ground Pool
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Water Access
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Elevator

About This Home

As of July 2019

Bay Tower Condominiums,overlooking Goguac Lake. Includes Lake access with boat dock availability. Inground pool and convenient 2 car garage. Spacious main floor unit with living room dining room combination. Kitchen with eating area, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths plus a nice sized office/den. Front porch is 7 x 19 and has a great view of the lake and pool. Association fee covers insurance, yard, snow, exterior maintenance, sewer, water, refuse and cable.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cheri Hammond

Jaqua REALTORS License #6501274227 Listed on: 11/10/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Penny Barnhardt

Five Star Real Estate License #6506044063

Five Star Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,550

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $375 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,524 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Water Access
  • Docks
  • Shared Waterfront
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, trash, snow removal, sewer, lawn/yard care, cable/satellite
  • Bay Shore Towers Condos

Amenities

  • Elevator

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,550

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$375 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • 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
  • General Property Info:Design: Traditional
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2550.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Public Water: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Additional Items:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Windows:BayBow: Yes
  • Pool:OutdoorInground: Yes
  • General Property Info:Condo Proj Name: Bay Shore Towers
  • General Property Info:Entry Type: Security
  • General Property Info:Pets YN: Yes
  • Additional Items:Elevator: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1524.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Range, Dishwasher
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Garage Door Opener, Laminate Floor, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 1524.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Bay/Bow
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Porch(es)
  • List Price: 125000.0
  • Pool Features: Outdoor/Inground
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Goguac Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: 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
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Public Water, Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 375.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 375.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Monthly
  • Water Fea Amenities:Shared Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes

Fee Information

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2550.0
  • Tax Year: 2015

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $210,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $114,000 Attorney
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $60,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/08/2019 07/08/19 Sold $210,000 0.0% $138 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
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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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Cheri Hammond

    Jaqua REALTORS

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15059060

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 and is currently priced at $114,000, approximately $74 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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