NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Laurel Dr Battle Creek, MI 49017

Estimated Value: $125,229 - $172,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,574 Sq Ft
$93/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 22, 2019

Last sale price $75,500 $48 Per Sq Ft

Est. 93% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $910/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Replacement Windows
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Terraced Lot

About This Home

As of August 2019

UPDATED & ADORABLE!!! This 2 Bedroom Cutie has new carpet & trendy flooring, beautiful updated kitchen and light filled rooms. Tucked away on Laurel Drive - minutes from Pennfield or Downtown. Your Brand New Front Door even has Craftsman Detailed Glass Insert!!. Full Unfinished Basement has Laundry Hookups. Large Backyard with 2 Levels and Detached 1 Car Garage. Did I mention the Vinyl Siding & Nice Wide Overhang?? You'll love it. Email Esther at esther.realtor11@gmail.com to set up your showing!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Esther Leonard

EXP Realty License #6506047702 Listed on: 07/01/2019

EXP Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Walters

Harrington Real Estate Group License #6501349168

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,054

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 49.50 x 172.51
  • Terraced Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,054

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1574.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 787.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 787.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 787.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 73500.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 49.50 X 172.51
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0
  • Zoning Description: R
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1054.35
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2019
Closed on
Aug 23, 2019
Sold by
Gillson Robert W and Gillson Angela L
Bought by
Ramon Abraham
Seller's Agent
Esther Leonard
EXP Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michael Walters
Harrington Real Estate Group
List Price
$74
Sold Price
$75,500
Premium/Discount to List
$75,427
102621.09%
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$145,807

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$70,307
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.13%
Original Mortgage
$74,132
Outstanding Balance
$68,825
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$70,296

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2010
Sold by
Gillson Robert W
Bought by
Gillson Robert W and Gillson Angela L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 1997
Bought by
Gillson

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 1997
Bought by
Johnson Frisosky and Johnson
Source: Public Records

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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
Ramon Abraham $75,500 None Available
Gillson Robert W -- None Available
Gillson $44,000 --
Johnson Frisosky $29,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ramon Abraham $74,132
Previous Owner Gillson Robert W $15,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2019 08/22/19 Sold $75,500 +102621.1% $48 / Sq Ft
07/08/2019 07/08/19 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2019 07/01/19 For Sale $74 -- $0 / 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
2024 $1,102 $43,628 $0 $0
2023 $1,259 $37,421 $0 $0
2022 $995 $35,155 $0 $0
2021 $1,188 $29,577 $0 $0
2020 $1,034 $25,079 $0 $0
2019 $1,028 $19,591 $0 $0
2018 $1,028 $19,434 $1,556 $17,878
2017 $1,001 $16,662 $0 $0
2016 $998 $15,513 $0 $0
2015 $1,130 $16,306 $3,275 $13,031
2014 $1,130 $17,590 $3,275 $14,315
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Esther Leonard

    EXP Realty

    (269) 579-0460

    74 in this area

    101 Total Sales

    Esther Leonard
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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Michael Walters

    Harrington Real Estate Group

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19030435

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 4230-00-014-0

Michigan Calhoun County Battle Creek 49017

281 Laurel Dr, Battle Creek, MI

This home is located at 281 Laurel Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49017 since 01 July 2019 and is currently estimated at $145,807, approximately $92 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 281 Laurel Dr is a home located in Calhoun County with nearby schools including Verona Elementary School, Northwestern Middle School, and Battle Creek Central High School.

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