NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2860 Carsten Ave Unit 9 Kalamazoo, MI 49004

Northwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $313,000 - $346,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,232 Sq Ft
$147/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 20, 2012

Last sale price $129,000 $58 Per Sq Ft

Est. 155% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,926/month

129 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wooded Lot
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Garden
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of April 2012

Welcome Home to this superbly maintained, nearly new, and fantastic opportunity in Northgate! This home is move-in ready with an abundance of space that is evident from the moment you walk in. Main floor has a spacious family room with plenty of layout options. The magnificent kitchen boasts solid surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, an adjoining office, and plenty of space for socializing. This home comes complete with Central Air, Full Basement, Beautiful landscaping, 2-Car Garage, Wooded backyard, and 4 spacious bedrooms. Built in 2007, this is a one owner home that demontrates pride in ownership. This property is convienent to all the shopping and entertainment that the Westside has to offer. Priced to sell!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Montoya

Jaqua Realtors Listed on: 07/05/2011

Jaqua Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Veenstra

eXp Realty LLC License #6501360365

eXp Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,181

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Shrub
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,232 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,181

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2007
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Garage Type Attached: Yes
  • Special Features: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2232.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1000.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • List Price: 134900.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved
  • Garage:Garage2: Yes
  • Garage Type:_two_: Yes

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Lot Size Area: 0.27
  • Lot Dimensions: 0
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11761.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3181.0
  • Tax Year: 2010

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2011
Closed on
Apr 20, 2012
Sold by
Geer Lance and Geer Mia Nichole
Bought by
Lutzka Gabe
Seller's Agent
John Montoya
Jaqua Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Jason Veenstra
eXp Realty LLC
List Price
$140,000
Sold Price
$129,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-7.86%
Total Days on Market
129
Current Estimated Value
$328,883

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$199,883
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.37%
Original Mortgage
$121,831
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2007
Sold by
West Peak Development Llc
Bought by
Geer Lance

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$37,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lutzka Gabe $129,000 Chicago Title Company
Geer Lance $37,500 Metro Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lutzka Gabe $228,937
Closed Lutzka Gabe $193,000
Closed Lutzka Gabe $25,000
Closed Lutzka Gabe $121,831
Previous Owner Geer Lance $182,000
Previous Owner Geer Lance $37,000
Previous Owner Geer Lance $126,102
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/20/2012 04/20/12 Sold $129,000 -7.9% $58 / Sq Ft
11/11/2011 11/11/11 Pending -- -- --
07/05/2011 07/05/11 For Sale $140,000 -- $63 / 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 $957 $150,600 $0 $0
2023 $912 $132,500 $0 $0
2022 $4,444 $110,200 $0 $0
2021 $4,164 $99,100 $0 $0
2020 $4,099 $92,900 $0 $0
2019 $3,920 $89,100 $0 $0
2018 $3,825 $81,900 $0 $0
2017 $0 $81,900 $0 $0
2016 -- $80,300 $0 $0
2015 -- $76,200 $0 $0
2014 -- $72,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 11037904

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 06-05-315-090