NOT LISTED FOR SALE

261 Watkins Ln Battle Creek, MI 49015

Minges Brook Riverside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $327,685 - $349,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,726 Sq Ft
$125/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 13, 2020

Last sale price $235,000 $86 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,216/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Screened Porch
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2020

Beautiful new Lakeview listing! Homes like this don't come along very often. This large 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home offers over 2700 finished sf and has been tastefully updated and upgraded throughout. From the professionally remodeled kitchen and modern baths, to the custom built-ins, new flooring updates, and brand new roof, this home reflects pride in ownership and peace of mind for a new family. You will adore the charming three seasons room and with over a half acre lot, you will have plenty of outdoor play space to enjoy, Upgrades also include 200 amp electrical and underground fencing, This home is a must see and is going to go quickly! Schedule your private showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Reinstein

Pearse Realty, Inc. License #6501383021 Listed on: 05/22/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy L Shupp

RE/MAX Perrett Associates License #6501310359

RE/MAX Perrett Associates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,972

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 125 x 200
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Desk
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener Leased
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,972

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1970
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 125 x 200
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2726.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3972.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Lot Description:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Heat Type:Hot Water: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2257.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Rented
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2726.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 469.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1184.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Desk Built-In: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener Rented: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 469.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 235000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Cul-De-Sac
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stone: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: 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: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.55
  • Lot Size Area: 0.55
  • Lot Dimensions: 125 x 200
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23827.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3972.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2020
Closed on
Jul 10, 2020
Sold by
Nowicki Constance and Nowicki Ronald Scott
Bought by
Haineault Jason S and Haineault Rebecca M
Seller's Agent
Laura Reinstein
Pearse Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Amy L Shupp
RE/MAX Perrett Associates
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$235,000
Current Estimated Value
$339,421

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$104,421
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.24%
Original Mortgage
$223,200
Outstanding Balance
$197,919
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$141,502

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2008
Sold by
Flees Mark E and Flees Marian C
Bought by
Nowicki Ronald Scott and Nowicki Constance

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$176,604
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2003
Sold by
Finney Larry C and Finney Sue E
Bought by
Flees Mark E and Flees Arian C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2001
Sold by
Shelton David A and Shelton Kathleen A
Bought by
Finney Larry C and Finney Sue E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 1995
Bought by
Shelton
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
Haineault Jason S $235,000 None Available
Nowicki Ronald Scott $178,000 Chicago Title
Flees Mark E $171,000 --
Finney Larry C $157,000 --
Shelton $155,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Haineault Jason S $223,200
Previous Owner Nowicki Ronald Scott $176,604
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/13/2020 07/13/20 Sold $235,000 0.0% $86 / Sq Ft
05/24/2020 05/24/20 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2020 05/22/20 For Sale $235,000 -- $86 / 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 -- $139,700 $0 $0
2024 $4,988 $132,557 $0 $0
2023 $5,679 $132,830 $0 $0
2022 $4,505 $119,996 $0 $0
2021 $5,531 $115,888 $0 $0
2020 $3,863 $95,988 $0 $0
2019 $3,847 $88,997 $0 $0
2018 $3,847 $85,528 $11,532 $73,996
2017 $3,756 $79,644 $0 $0
2016 $3,755 $79,830 $0 $0
2015 $3,550 $79,366 $9,334 $70,032
2014 $3,550 $79,366 $9,334 $70,032
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Laura Reinstein

    Pearse Realty, Inc.

    (269) 962-6167

    16 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Laura Reinstein
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  • Amy L Shupp

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Amy L Shupp

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (269) 317-3946

    8 in this area

    62 Total Sales

    Amy L Shupp
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20017881

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 4030-07-863-0

Michigan Calhoun County Battle Creek 49015 Minges Brook Riverside

261 Watkins Ln, Battle Creek, MI

This home is located at 261 Watkins Ln, Battle Creek, MI 49015 since 22 May 2020 and is currently estimated at $339,421, approximately $124 per square foot. This property was built in 1970. 261 Watkins Ln is a home located in Calhoun County with nearby schools including Lakeview Middle School, Lakeview High School, and Arbor Academy.

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