NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2886 Carsten Ave Unit 7 Kalamazoo, MI 49004

Northwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $278,000 - $334,439

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,264 Sq Ft
$136/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 26, 2019

Last sale price $168,500 $74 Per Sq Ft

Est. 83% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,830/month

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of April 2019

Great location for this home offering so much potential. This traditional two story offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, basement, attached garage, a main floor laundry as well as an upper level laundry, an open concept on the main level and a nice large area at the top of the landing for a computer area/den/playroom.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Terrie Boven

RE/MAX of Kalamazoo License #6501218956 Listed on: 12/18/2018

RE/MAX of Kalamazoo

Last Buyer's Agent

George Wright

FitzWright Real Estate LLC License #6502431841

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,602

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x145

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,264 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • REO, home is currently bank or lender owned

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,602

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
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: RealEstateOwned
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2264.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1010.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 159900.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Lot Size Area: 0.27
  • Lot Dimensions: 80X145
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11587.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3602.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2019
Sold by
Michigan State Housing Dev Authority
Bought by
Wood Alona
Total Days on Market
42
Current Estimated Value
$308,860

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$167,789
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2018
Sold by
Crawford Michael A and Crawford Michael
Bought by
Michigan State Housing Development Autho

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2007
Sold by
Aeg Development Llc
Bought by
Crawford Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$154,988
Interest Rate
6.44%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2007
Sold by
Church Leslie
Bought by
Aeg Development Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$154,988
Interest Rate
6.44%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Wood Alona $172,500 None Available
Michigan State Housing Development Autho $139,340 None Available
Crawford Michael $154,988 Metro
Aeg Development Llc $161,932 Metro
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wood Alona $167,789
Previous Owner Crawford Michael A $154,988
Previous Owner Church Leslie $37,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/26/2019 04/26/19 Sold $168,500 +5.4% $74 / Sq Ft
01/29/2019 01/29/19 Pending -- -- --
12/18/2018 12/18/18 For Sale $159,900 -- $71 / 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 $1,154 $151,300 $0 $0
2023 $1,101 $133,100 $0 $0
2022 $5,346 $110,600 $0 $0
2021 $5,008 $99,500 $0 $0
2020 $4,931 $93,200 $0 $0
2019 $3,899 $89,400 $0 $0
2018 $3,804 $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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Terrie Boven

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Terrie Boven

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (269) 271-8038

    1 in this area

    97 Total Sales

    Terrie Boven
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    George Wright

    FitzWright Real Estate LLC

    (269) 599-0214

    2 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    George Wright
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18058672

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 06-05-315-070

Michigan Kalamazoo County Kalamazoo 49004 Northwood

2886 Carsten Ave Unit 7, Kalamazoo, MI

This home is located at 2886 Carsten Ave Unit 7, Kalamazoo, MI 49004 since 18 December 2018 and is currently estimated at $308,860, approximately $136 per square foot. This property was built in 2007. 2886 Carsten Ave Unit 7 is a home located in Kalamazoo County with nearby schools including Northglade Montessori School, Hillside Middle School, and Kalamazoo Central High School.

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