NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Summerset Dr Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Oshtemo Area

Estimated Value: $471,620

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,870 Sq Ft
$164/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 5, 2025

Last sale price $450,000 $157 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,200 / mo

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near a lake
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 0.59 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2025

Welcome to 281 Summerset Drive, an exceptional residence nestled in the sought-after Springwood Hills neighborhood, within the award-winning Mattawan School District. This serene community is known for its mature landscaping, gently rolling terrain, and picturesque natural ponds offering a tranquil and scenic setting just minutes from everyday conveniences.This custom-built, two-story home offers approximately 2,870 square feet of finished living space, with 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. From the moment you enter, you'll be impressed by the architectural detail, soaring ceilings, and the unmistakable quality of construction throughout.The heart of the home is the stunning two-story living room, featuring cathedral ceilings, expansive windows that fill the space with natural light, and a refurbished gas fireplace that serves as a striking focal point. The chef's kitchen is equally impressive, showcasing solid cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, a tile backsplash, and a welcoming hearth room that opens directly to the backyard and patio, ideal for indoor-outdoor living and entertaining.The exterior and mechanics of this home have been superiorly maintained and updated throughout the years as well.Additional features include Leaf Filter gutter guards (2019), retaining wall (2021), house painted in 2017, 12' x 8' shed, concrete driveway.Conveniently located near Oshtemo Park featuring two new Pickleball courts,Costco, and other local amenities. Just 40 minute drive to beautiful Lake, Michigan beaches, and the quaint town of South Haven.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lori Barnett

Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR License #6501314133 Listed on: 08/08/2025

Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR

Last Buyer's Agent

John Leinaar

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,178

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 25,700 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 160x78x185x128
  • Shrub
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $7 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near a lake
  • No Wake Zone
  • Deck

Schools

  • Mattawan Early Childhood Education Center Elementary School
  • Mattawan Middle School
  • Mattawan High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener Leased
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association Phone (269) 674-1966
  • Springwood Hills Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,178

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

0.59 Acres

HOA Fees

$7 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 198.66
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 160X78X185X128
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2870.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 7178.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RESID
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: Springwood Hills
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2240.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Elementary School2: Mattawan Early Childhood Education Center
  • General Property Info High School: Mattawan High School
  • General Property Info Middle School2: Mattawan Middle School
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Remarks Misc: Public Remarks: Welcome to 281 Summerset Drive, an exceptional residence nestled in the sought-after Springwood Hills neighborhood, within the award-winning Mattawan School District. This serene community is known for its mature landscaping, gently rolling terrain, and picturesque natural ponds offering a tranquil and scenic setting just minutes from everyday conveniences.This custom-built, two-story home offers approximately 2,870 square feet of finished living space, with 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. From the moment you enter, you'll be impressed by the architectural detail, soaring ceilings, and the unmistakable quality of construction throughout.The heart of the home is the stunning two-story living room, featuring cathedral ceilings, expansive windows that fill the space with
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Rented
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Daylight, Full
  • LivingArea: 2870.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 630.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1264.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener Rented: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 630.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 445000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stone: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Attached
  • Parking Features Garage Door Opener2: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 80.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Phone: 269-674-1966
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 80.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Buy in Fee: 0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Water Fea Amenities:No Wake: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes
  • Association Info:Association Phone: 269-674-1966

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Schools

  • Elementary School: Mattawan Early Childhood Education Center
  • High School: Mattawan High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Mattawan Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.59
  • Lot Size Area: 0.59
  • Lot Dimensions: 160X78X185X128
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 25700.0
  • Zoning Description: RESID

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7178.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2025
Closed on
Sep 5, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lori Barnett
Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
Buyer's Agent
John Leinaar
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
List Price
$445,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.12%
Views
8
Current Estimated Value
$471,620

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,620
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.29%
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Outstanding Balance
$401,417
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$70,203

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2011
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
$169,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$450,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Available
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $405,000
Previous Owner $169,000
Previous Owner $188,000
Previous Owner $119,000
Previous Owner $89,000
Previous Owner $155,000
Previous Owner $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/05/2025 09/05/25 Sold $450,000 +1.1% $157 / Sq Ft
08/09/2025 08/09/25 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2025 08/08/25 For Sale $445,000 -- $155 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

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
2026 $7,236 $210,300 $0 $0
2025 $1,834 $197,600 $0 $0
2024 $1,781 $195,100 $0 $0
2023 $1,698 $176,400 $0 $0
2022 $6,026 $155,200 $0 $0
2021 $5,772 $143,300 $0 $0
2020 $5,460 $144,100 $0 $0
2019 $5,165 $138,500 $0 $0
2018 $5,044 $137,000 $0 $0
2017 $0 $137,000 $0 $0
2016 -- $142,400 $0 $0
2015 -- $129,700 $23,200 $106,500
2014 -- $129,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
  • Section Image
  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25040036

MichRIC

APN: 05-17-385-430

Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.