NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Lawson St Saline, MI 48176

South Side Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $352,000 - $360,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,199 Sq Ft
$162/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 18, 2019

Last sale price $275,000 $125 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,464 / mo

67 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • No HOA
  • Pleasant Ridge Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Risdon Park

About This Home

As of September 2019

Amazingly updated ranch in the heart of downtown Saline! Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the upper level, BRAND NEW kitchen cabinets and granite tops in 2018, SS appliances and subway tile back splash. Custom 2 tone paint throughout, 2-1/2 car detached garage with electric, newer roof, newer Anderson windows and skylight that let in tons of natural light, fully finished and newly remodeled basement with a bath and a fantastic movie/theater system that stays with the house, a wet bar and a mini fridge! Furnace and A/C replaced in 2014. Back deck and great yard for having guests over to entertain or just to relax and enjoy the summer evenings! Tasteful and easy to maintain landscaping. Walking distance to all of the great shopping, dining and nightlife that downtown Saline has to offer and an easy commute to Ann Arbor. This home has everything you could want and needs nothing. Move in and start relaxing right away! Right across the street from Pleasant Ridge Elementary School and on a quiet street. This is a must see for your clients that are looking for the perfectly maintained home! Seller has purchased a 1 year home warranty for the new owners added peace of mind., Rec Room: Partially Finished, Rec Room: Finished

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Travis Otto

Cornerstone Real Estate License #6506046817 Listed on: 07/04/2019

Cornerstone Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

No Member

Non Member Sales

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,674

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Bar Fridge
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Stubbed For A Bathroom

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Additional Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Saline Middle School
  • Saline High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,674

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 219.4
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2199.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4674.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: SFR
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Windows:Skylight(s): Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1299.0
  • Additional Items:Basement Finished: Yes
  • Laundry Features Lower Level: Yes
  • General Property Info High School: Saline High School
  • General Property Info Middle School2: Saline Middle School
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2199.0
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 900.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1200.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Additional Items:Basement Plumbed for Bath: Yes
  • Appliances:Bar Fridge: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 900.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 285000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Additional Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Lower Level
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • High School: Saline High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Saline Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7841.0
  • Zoning Description: SFR

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4674.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 4, 2019
Closed on
Sep 13, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Travis Otto
Cornerstone Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
No Member
Non Member Sales
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.51%
Current Estimated Value
$355,594

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$80,594
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.88%
Original Mortgage
$247,500
Outstanding Balance
$216,791
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$138,803

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2014
Closed on
Mar 19, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Martin Bouma
Keller Williams Ann Arbor Mrkt
Buyer's Agent
Travis Otto
Cornerstone Real Estate
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$179,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.02%
Original Mortgage
$176,641
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$161,658
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,400
Interest Rate
7.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$275,000 None Available
$179,900 Liberty Title
$156,000 American Title Co Washtenaw
-- None Available
-- Michigan Bankers Title
$143,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $247,500
Previous Owner $176,641
Previous Owner $161,658
Previous Owner $114,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/18/2019 09/18/19 Sold $275,000 -3.5% $125 / Sq Ft
09/09/2019 09/09/19 Pending -- -- --
07/04/2019 07/04/19 For Sale $285,000 +58.4% $130 / Sq Ft
03/19/2014 03/19/14 Sold $179,900 0.0% $88 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/05/2014 03/05/14 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2014 01/16/14 For Sale $179,900 -- $88 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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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 $6,531 $152,300 $0 $0
2024 $6,342 $138,700 $0 $0
2023 $6,429 $136,300 $0 $0
2022 $6,429 $129,400 $0 $0
2021 $4,846 $124,400 $0 $0
2020 $6,521 $130,900 $0 $0
2019 $4,846 $97,700 $97,700 $0
2018 $4,673 $111,100 $0 $0
2017 $275 $107,400 $0 $0
2016 $4,482 $93,178 $0 $0
2015 -- $92,900 $0 $0
2014 -- $73,216 $0 $0
2013 -- $73,216 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Travis Otto

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Travis Otto

    Cornerstone Real Estate

    (734) 645-1496

    67 Total Sales

    Travis Otto
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    No Member

    Non Member Sales

  • Martin Bouma

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Martin Bouma

    Keller Williams Ann Arbor Mrkt

    (734) 761-3060

    2 in this area

    742 Total Sales

    Martin Bouma
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 23120604

MichRIC

APN: 18-01-181-048

Michigan Washtenaw County Saline 48176 South Side

281 Lawson St, Saline, MI

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