NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Mckinley Ave N Battle Creek, MI 49017

Estimated Value: $109,000 - $145,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,254 Sq Ft
$104/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 20, 2015

Last sale price $50,000 $40 Per Sq Ft

Est. 160% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $789/month

84 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Porch
  • Living Room
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of May 2015

ATTRACTIVE AND AFFORDABLE - Located at the corner of Laurel, this 3-bedroom 2-story offers your family space, east maintenance, and affordability - an FHA-qualified buyer can have a payment of less than $ * per month with taxes and insurance included. Updated furnace (2005), roof shingles, and water heater. Vinyl siding for low maintenance and replacement windows for low heating bills. Range, refrigerator, washer and dryer are all included. Fun front porch, great back yard, and the attached garage makes it so easy to bring in the groceries! Call Talia or Kaciana to see this great Northside home. (*30 yr amort, 5% interest or less, 5.5% APR or less).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Talia Champlin

RE/MAX Perrett Associates License #6506009213 Listed on: 01/30/2015

RE/MAX Perrett Associates

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Kamrow

Non-Member Listing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,196

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 49.5x105.6
  • Corner Lot: Yes

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,254 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Partial Basement
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,196

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Partial
  • LivingArea: 1254.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Porch(es)
  • List Price: 52500.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Broadband
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Area: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 49.5x105.6
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1196.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2021
Sold by
Arandela Shayna
Bought by
Arandela Shayna and Howard Adam
Total Days on Market
84
Current Estimated Value
$130,117

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$59,000
Outstanding Balance
$53,880
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$76,237

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2015
Closed on
May 20, 2015
Sold by
Champlin Steven D and Champlin Marjorie A
Bought by
Arandela Shayna
Seller's Agent
Talia Champlin
RE/MAX Perrett Associates
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Kamrow
Non-Member Listing
List Price
$55,000
Sold Price
$50,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-9.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.99%
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
3.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2007
Sold by
Champlin Marjorie A and Miller Marjorie Anne
Bought by
Champlin Steven D and Champlin Marjorie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$10,900
Interest Rate
6.4%
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Arandela Shayna -- None Available
Arandela Shayna $50,000 Chicago Title
Champlin Steven D -- Calhoun Title & Escrow Agenc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Arandela Shayna $59,000
Closed Arandela Shayna $40,000
Previous Owner Champlin Steven D $10,900
Previous Owner Champlin Steven D $8,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/20/2015 05/20/15 Sold $50,000 -9.1% $40 / Sq Ft
04/24/2015 04/24/15 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2015 01/30/15 For Sale $55,000 -- $44 / 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 $1,175 $47,861 $0 $0
2023 $0 $41,149 $0 $0
2022 $1,062 $37,534 $0 $0
2021 $1,267 $33,374 $0 $0
2020 $1,254 $30,529 $0 $0
2019 $1,192 $26,920 $0 $0
2018 $1,192 $27,014 $1,218 $25,796
2017 $1,151 $29,027 $0 $0
2016 $1,149 $24,891 $0 $0
2015 $1,189 $23,566 $1,965 $21,601
2014 $1,189 $22,475 $1,965 $20,510
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Talia Champlin

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Talia Champlin

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (269) 209-3498

    271 in this area

    317 Total Sales

    Talia Champlin
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Kimberly Kamrow

    Non-Member Listing

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14059145

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 4230-00-066-0

Michigan Calhoun County Battle Creek 49017

281 Mckinley Ave N, Battle Creek, MI

This home is located at 281 Mckinley Ave N, Battle Creek, MI 49017 since 30 January 2015 and is currently estimated at $130,117, approximately $103 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 281 Mckinley Ave N is a home located in Calhoun County with nearby schools including Northwestern Middle School, Battle Creek Central High School, and Battle Creek Christian School.

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