2948 Carsten Ave Unit 2 Kalamazoo, MI 49004
Northwood Neighborhood
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,326
Sq Ft
0.25
Acres
Highlights
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Traditional Architecture
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Kitchen Island
About This Home
As of August 2019Superbly maintained westside home in a highly desirable location. Terrific floor plan with over 3000 sqft of living space, ideally suited for family activities or entertaining. Large great room that features an attractive gas fireplace welcomes you home. Excellent working kitchen has ample counter and cabinet space along with a large eating area. Flex room off the kitchen could be used as a home office, play room or formal dining room. Spacious master bedroom suite highlights the bedrooms, all of which are good sized. Loft area is very usable space. Finished lower level offers a family room, theater room and wet bar. Enjoy the serenity of this private setting and outdoor living from the large patio, fire pit and outdoor cooking station. Superior westside location convenient to everything.
Last Buyer's Agent
Thomas Whitener
Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center License #6501419060
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,073
Year Built
- Built in 2007
Lot Details
- 0.25 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 80x138
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Composition Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry on main level
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
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%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$119,003
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.71%
Original Mortgage
$235,600
Outstanding Balance
$207,678
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$157,512
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,244 | $179,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2019
Jim Hess
Jaqua, REALTORS
(269) 207-4135
7 in this area
211 Total Sales
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019
Kevan Hess
Jaqua, REALTORS
(269) 998-2482
10 in this area
252 Total Sales
-
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Buyer's Agent in 2019
Thomas Whitener
Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center
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Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2019
Matt Mulder
Keller Williams Kalamazoo Market Center
(269) 350-4712
9 in this area
832 Total Sales
-
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Seller's Agent in 2012
Ryan Gehris
USREALTY.COM LLP
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 19023197
APN: 06-05-315-020
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