$149,500
SOLD APR 19, 2012

2948 Carsten Ave Unit 2 Kalamazoo, MI 49004

Northwood Neighborhood
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,526 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$59 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Attached Garage
  • Dining Area
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • High Speed Internet

About This Home

As of August 2019

Large open floor plan, gas fireplace in living room, plenty of cupboard and counter space, center island in kitchen. First floor also has a bonus/sitting room. Second floor boasts family room, large master suite, walkin closet, master bath with dual vanity, 2 large bedrooms with walkin closets. Full unfinished basement, property is on wooded lot that can be cleared to provide extra yard. Must see, Priced to sell quickly. Kalamazoo Promise Qualified!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Gehris

USREALTY.COM LLP Listed on: 03/08/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Jim Hess

Jaqua, REALTORS License #6501247240

Jaqua, REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,244

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,526 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Natural Gas Connected
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,244

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2007
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Laminate Floor
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 2526.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 149500.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Telephone Line, Public Water, Public Sewer, Broadband

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10890.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2019
Closed on
Aug 13, 2019
Sold by
Motycka Paul Andrew and Motycka Paul
Bought by
Caras Nikolas A and Caras Kelsey S
Seller's Agent
Jim Hess
Jaqua, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Whitener
Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center
List Price
$249,329
Sold Price
$248,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,329
-0.53%
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$365,672

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$117,672
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.77%
Original Mortgage
$235,600
Outstanding Balance
$208,563
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$153,764

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2012
Closed on
Apr 19, 2012
Sold by
Lewis Robert and Lewis Amanda
Bought by
Motycka Paul Andrew
Seller's Agent
Ryan Gehris
USREALTY.COM LLP
Buyer's Agent
Jim Hess
Jaqua, REALTORS
List Price
$149,500
Sold Price
$149,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.14%
Original Mortgage
$119,600
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2009
Sold by
Aeg Development Llc
Bought by
Lewis Robert and Lewis Amanda

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,700
Interest Rate
5.07%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2007
Sold by
Aeg Development Llc
Bought by
Grandwest Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2007
Sold by
West Peak Development Llc
Bought by
Aeg Development Llc
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $248,000 Attorneys Title
Warranty Deed $149,500 Chicago Title Company
Warranty Deed $163,000 Devon
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- Metropolitan
Quit Claim Deed -- Metro
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $48,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $235,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $133,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $119,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $146,700 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/19/2019 08/19/19 Sold $248,000 -0.5% $75 / Sq Ft
06/03/2019 06/03/19 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2019 05/28/19 For Sale $249,329 +66.8% $75 / Sq Ft
04/19/2012 04/19/12 Sold $149,500 0.0% $59 / Sq Ft
03/14/2012 03/14/12 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2012 03/08/12 For Sale $149,500 -- $59 / 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 $1,244 $166,400 $0 $0
2023 $1,186 $146,100 $0 $0
2022 $5,753 $119,400 $0 $0
2021 $5,389 $107,300 $0 $0
2020 $5,306 $100,400 $0 $0
2019 $4,175 $95,300 $0 $0
2018 $4,074 $87,300 $0 $0
2017 $0 $87,300 $0 $0
2016 -- $85,700 $0 $0
2015 -- $81,300 $0 $0
2014 -- $77,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 12012470

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 06-05-315-020