NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2517 Lake Vista Dr Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Estimated Value: $1,236,378 - $1,612,000

3 Beds
6 Baths
5,813 Sq Ft
$242/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 28, 2018

Last sale price $1,099,000 $189 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,724/month

169 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 104 Feet of Waterfront
  • Beach
  • Recreation Room
  • Upton Middle School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of September 2018

Architecturally noteworthy and very desirable one owner lakefront home built by Norman Graham. 104' of stunning frontage on Lake Michigan with stairs to beach.Deep lakefront set-back allows for privacy. Neutral and flexible interior accommodates a wide range of design tastes from contemporary to more traditional tastes. Designed to allow an abundance of natural light into the house throughout the day and with space to make entertaining large groups easy. Many custom features including trim and molding, vaulted ceilings, skylights, built-ins, screened porch and a wet bar. Main floor master bedroom with main floor laundry. The family room, living room and formal dining room all offer Lake Michigan views, positioned to take advantage of the lake's incredible sunsets. Two additional bedrooms, a flex room and two full baths are on the second floor. Finished basement with secondary exterior access offers additional living space. Oversized two-car attached garage and an abundance of storage options. Mature landscaping and expansive deck further enhances the beauty of this unique lakefront property. The centralized location is a short driving distance to the award winning cities of St. Joseph and Benton Harbor and nationally recognized Silver Beach.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kerry Wright

Wright Properties License #6506043362 Listed on: 04/12/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Marzke

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506044266

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,970

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 0.7 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 104x347
  • 104 Feet of Waterfront
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Shrub
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $50 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Desk
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Garden Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Shared Waterfront
  • Deck

Utilities

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

Community Details

Recreation

  • Beach

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,970

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$50 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1992
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 104x347
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 5813.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 8970.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: 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
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 104.0
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Windows:Skylight(s): Yes
  • Additional Items:Whirlpool Tub: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wet Bar: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 4613.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Wet Bar, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • LivingArea: 5813.0
  • Spa Features: Whirlpool Tub
  • Window Features: Storms, Skylight(s), Screens, Garden Window, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 1200.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 2048.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Desk Built-In: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1200.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 1199000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: 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: Beach Area
  • Association Fee: 600.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 600.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Shared Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.7
  • Lot Size Area: 0.7
  • Lot Dimensions: 104x347
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 30492.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8970.0
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2021
Sold by
Arent Thomas W and Arent Kelly A
Bought by
Arent Thomas W and Arent Kelly A
Current Estimated Value
$1,409,459

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2018
Closed on
Oct 1, 2018
Sold by
Maddock Family Trust
Bought by
Arent Thomas W and Arent Kelly A
Seller's Agent
Kerry Wright
Wright Properties
Buyer's Agent
Chris Marzke
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$1,225,000
Sold Price
$1,099,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$126,000
-10.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.21%
Original Mortgage
$879,200
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2018
Closed on
Sep 28, 2018
Sold by
Maddock Gene E and Maddock Roberta Jane
Bought by
Arent Thomas W and Arent Kelly A
Seller's Agent
Kerry Wright
Wright Properties
Buyer's Agent
Chris Marzke
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$1,225,000
Sold Price
$1,099,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$126,000
-10.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$879,200
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2015
Sold by
Maddock Gene E and Maddock Roberta Jane
Bought by
Maddock Family Trust and Maddock Roberta Jane
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Arent Thomas W -- None Available
Arent Thomas W -- None Listed On Document
Arent Thomas W $1,099,000 First American Title
Arent Thomas W $1,099,000 First American Title
Maddock Family Trust -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Arent Thomas Wesley $1,040,000
Closed Arent Thomas W $548,000
Previous Owner Arent Thomas W $170,000
Previous Owner Arent Thomas W $869,000
Previous Owner Arent Thomas W $879,200
Previous Owner Arent Thomas W $879,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/28/2018 09/28/18 Sold $1,099,000 -10.3% $189 / Sq Ft
09/28/2018 09/28/18 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2018 04/12/18 For Sale $1,225,000 -- $211 / 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 $13,984 $519,500 $0 $0
2024 $9,293 $440,400 $0 $0
2023 $11,036 $522,900 $0 $0
2022 $10,584 $501,500 $0 $0
2021 $15,847 $486,700 $208,000 $278,700
2020 $15,299 $494,500 $0 $0
2019 $16,735 $510,100 $286,000 $224,100
2018 $18,167 $510,100 $0 $0
2017 $9,199 $506,000 $0 $0
2016 $8,971 $499,000 $0 $0
2015 $8,841 $487,100 $0 $0
2014 $5,857 $479,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18014306

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-43-6000-0010-01-1