NOT LISTED FOR SALE

279 N Bluffwood Terrace Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Vineland Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $505,000 - $619,077

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,968 Sq Ft
$142/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 10, 2019

Last sale price $305,000 $77 Per Sq Ft

Est. 84% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,431/month

Highlights

  • Spa
  • 1.35 Acre Lot
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Upton Middle School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of April 2019

Enjoy the view while sitting on your custom paver patio or multiple spacious decks that complete this beautiful brick home on 1.3 acre wooded ravine lot. Walk,run,play at adjacent Riverview Pk.Take in the repose while relaxing in your built-in spa or sharing this inviting outdoor oasis with family/friends-equipped w/natural gas line for grilling. Inside you'll appreciate over 4,000 sq ft of living w/5 bdrms, 4.5 baths, abundant storage w/built-ins, generous closets, & 2 storage rooms. Natural light is vast with sliding glass doors & glorious windows on each level. Office could be main fl bedroom. Winters will be cozy w/2 fireplaces to warm you. Large master incl; en-suite, sitting area, private deck. 2+ car garage. SIGNED ACCEPTED CONTRACT BY 12/15 SELLER PROVIDES $5000 UPDATING ALLOWANCE.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cindy Adent

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501395808 Listed on: 04/11/2019

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Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Sutton

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501393991

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,632

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 1.35 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x502x125x477
  • Shrub
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,968 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Natural lighting in basement

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors are 36 inches wide or more

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Water Fountains
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Property is near a ravine

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,632

Year Built

Built in 1974

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: 1974
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 80x502x125x477
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3968.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4632.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Ravine: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • Landscape:Fountain: Yes
  • Additional Items:Hot Tub Spa: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 3048.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat 36 Inch Entrance Door: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: 36 Inch Entrance Door
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Hot Tub Spa, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Basement: Daylight, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 3968.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 329000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Ravine
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: Yes
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: 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
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.35
  • Lot Size Area: 1.35
  • Lot Dimensions: 80x502x125x477
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 58806.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4632.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2019
Closed on
Apr 11, 2019
Sold by
Wells Jr Lloyd O and Wells Angela J
Bought by
Vander Ark Isaac and Vander Ark Bethany
Seller's Agent
Cindy Adent
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Jason Sutton
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$359,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,000
-15.04%
Current Estimated Value
$562,019

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$257,019
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.77%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2019
Closed on
Apr 10, 2019
Sold by
Wells Lloyd O and Wells Angela J
Bought by
Ark Isaac Vander and Ark Bethany Vander
Seller's Agent
Cindy Adent
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Jason Sutton
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$359,000
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$54,000
-15.04%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2010
Sold by
Neuser Christopher D and Neuser Lisa L
Bought by
Wells Lloyd O and Wells Angela J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2003
Sold by
Neuser Sharon A and Sharon A Neuser Revocable Trus
Bought by
Neuser Christopher D and Neuser Lisa L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 1990
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
Vander Ark Isaac $305,000 First American Title
Ark Isaac Vander $305,000 First American Title
Wells Lloyd O $300,000 Multiple
Neuser Christopher D -- --
-- $100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wells Lloyd O $240,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/11/2019 04/11/19 For Sale $359,000 +17.7% $90 / Sq Ft
04/10/2019 04/10/19 Sold $305,000 -- $77 / Sq Ft
01/17/2019 01/17/19 Pending -- -- --
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 $5,790 $229,000 $0 $0
2024 $3,689 $225,700 $0 $0
2023 $3,514 $207,900 $0 $0
2022 $3,347 $164,900 $0 $0
2021 $5,191 $163,100 $34,600 $128,500
2020 $4,911 $162,600 $0 $0
2019 $4,881 $169,000 $36,000 $133,000
2018 $4,700 $169,000 $0 $0
2017 $4,632 $168,600 $0 $0
2016 $4,706 $166,400 $0 $0
2015 $4,448 $161,200 $0 $0
2014 $3,031 $154,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Cindy Adent

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    (269) 208-7456

    6 in this area

    29 Total Sales

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  • Jason Sutton

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jason Sutton

    @ Properties

    (269) 326-2473

    4 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    Jason Sutton
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18020519

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-18-3170-0052-00-0

Michigan Berrien County Saint Joseph 49085 Vineland

279 N Bluffwood Terrace, Saint Joseph, MI

This home is located at 279 N Bluffwood Terrace, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 since 11 April 2019 and is currently estimated at $562,019, approximately $141 per square foot. This property was built in 1974. 279 N Bluffwood Terrace is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including Upton Middle School, St. Joseph High School, and Brookview Montessori School.

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