NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Lois Dr Battle Creek, MI 49015

Rural Southwest Battle Creek Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $235,000 - $276,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,664 Sq Ft
$156/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 23, 2018

Last sale price $150,000 $90 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,678/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Recreation Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Deck
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of May 2018

Presenting a quiet neighborhood ranch home in Lakeview that is close to shopping and I-94. This home has thoughtful details in its updates along with newer mechanicals and roof. Adjacent to the large master bedroom is the main floor laundry. It combines with the master bath and contains an easy step-over shower. The large back deck off the bonus room is complete with ramps and stairs along with plenty of outdoor electric outlets. The extra large garage has a workshop and plenty of storage space. All of this on a corner lot.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Magnuson

Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR License #6501405611 Listed on: 03/16/2018

Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR

Last Buyer's Agent

Randy LaBrecque

Labrecque & Associates License #6504232568

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,764

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.79 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Play Equipment

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,764

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1959
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 0
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1664.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2764.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Windows:BayBow: Yes
  • Additional Items:GasWood Stove: Yes
  • Windows:Skylight(s): Yes
  • Pool:OutdoorAbove: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1104.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features Pool - above ground: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Wood Stove
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1664.0
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Replacement, Bay/Bow, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 560.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1008.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 560.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Play Equipment
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 160000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Features: Above Ground, Outdoor/Above
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features:Play Equipment: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.79
  • Lot Size Area: 0.79
  • Lot Dimensions: 0
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 34238.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2764.0
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2018
Closed on
May 23, 2018
Sold by
Estate Of Louis H Kracker
Bought by
Milan Christopher and Nelson Debra
Seller's Agent
Brian Magnuson
Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
Buyer's Agent
Randy LaBrecque
Labrecque & Associates
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-14.29%
Current Estimated Value
$260,318

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$110,318
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.73%
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Outstanding Balance
$69,041
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$191,277
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
Milan Christopher $150,000 Devon Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Milan Christopher $80,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/23/2018 05/23/18 Sold $150,000 -14.3% $90 / Sq Ft
03/30/2018 03/30/18 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2018 03/16/18 For Sale $175,000 -- $105 / 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 -- $139,100 $0 $0
2024 $3,623 $128,084 $0 $0
2023 $3,633 $112,298 $0 $0
2022 $2,884 $99,451 $0 $0
2021 $3,532 $94,051 $0 $0
2020 $3,361 $72,913 $0 $0
2019 $3,350 $73,906 $0 $0
2018 $3,350 $66,301 $6,183 $60,118
2017 $2,725 $66,623 $0 $0
2016 $2,720 $61,046 $0 $0
2015 $2,636 $57,476 $12,936 $44,540
2014 $2,636 $58,938 $12,936 $46,002
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Brian Magnuson

    Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR

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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Randy LaBrecque

    Labrecque & Associates

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18009889

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 2530-05-830-0

Michigan Calhoun County Battle Creek 49015 Rural Southwest Battle Creek

281 Lois Dr, Battle Creek, MI

This home is located at 281 Lois Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49015 since 16 March 2018 and is currently estimated at $260,318, approximately $156 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 281 Lois Dr is a home located in Calhoun County with nearby schools including Lakeview Middle School, Lakeview High School, and Crosscreek Christian School.

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