NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,029,220 - $1,770,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,037 Sq Ft
$432/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 16, 2016

Last sale price $819,000 $270 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,008/month

112 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Water Access
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of December 2016

Newer home in well established Higman Park w/ association beach access to Lake Michigan. Home was designed for beach style living with open floor plan and spectacular Lake Michigan views. Entry foyer has cupola lined with woods indigenous to Michigan & leads to very open Great Room having elevated sweeping views south and west of the Lake. Kitchen has center island w. snack bar, pantry & informal eating area w/ wood floors. The living room adjoins with same wood floors, Corner fireplace & three sets of sliders opening onto an extensive decking system w/ glass railings so no views are obstructed. Home office is behind the kitchen and guest half -bath is off the foyer. The Master Suite is on the northwest corner of this upper level. Master also has woods floors and a door to a deck w/ Lighthouse views. Master bath has a limestone double vanity & a shower which also has steamer. A washer and dryer in master bath also. The main level garage has closet space for a 2'x2' dumb waiter if one desires to bring packages to the upper level. The main level area has a 13x18 Rec Room with carpet & projection TV onto one wall. Additional bedrooms are here with BR#2 having a lakeview and its own full bathroom. Both BR#3 & #4 make up a jack' n jill suite with full bath between 2 bedrooms. Both of these bedrooms have sliders to a deck. Also on the main level is a 6x18 sewing room and an additional laundry, a 6x7 wine storage room and an 8x10 storage room that is a walkout. This home comes with a generator and its own set of steps to the Beach path for access to the association beach, Higman Park long noted for its natural beauty sits atop 2 hills bordering Lake Michigan and is close to downtown St. Joseph, the Jack Nicklaus Signature Public Golf Course at Harbor Shores, St. Joseph River Yacht Club, West Basin Marina & Benton Harbor Arts District. Come and View this welcoming neighborhood to enjoy a beach lifestyle with beautiful sunsets!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Mccausland

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501201614 Listed on: 06/06/2016

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Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Mccausland

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501201614 Listed on: 06/06/2016

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,979

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 77.04x72.44x41.75x77.65x170.27
  • Shrub
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned SF, SF

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • HardiePlank Siding
  • Concrete Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,037 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Power Generator
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property

Community Details

Recreation

  • Beach

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,979

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2005
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 77.04X72.44X41.75X77.65X170.27
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3037.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 5978.98
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: SF
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Lot Description:Rolling Hills: Yes
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Additional Items:Home Warranty: Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • Additional Items:Generator: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 3037.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built in Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Slab, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 3037.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes
  • Appliances:Trash Compactor: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Concrete, HardiPlank Type
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • List Price: 835000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Rolling Hills
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Concrete: Yes
  • Exterior Material:HardPlankCement Board: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area
  • Association Fee: 100.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 100.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size Area: 0.26
  • Lot Dimensions: 77.04X72.44X41.75X77.65X170.27
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11325.0
  • Zoning Description: SF
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5978.98
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2024
Sold by
Welke Thomas F and Welke Barbara J
Bought by
Welke Family Trust and Welke
Current Estimated Value
$1,313,407

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2016
Closed on
Dec 16, 2016
Sold by
Lydon Elaine N
Bought by
Welke Thomas F and Welke Barbara J
Seller's Agent
Michael Mccausland
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Michael Mccausland
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$869,000
Sold Price
$819,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-5.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.33%
Original Mortgage
$765,000
Interest Rate
3.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2013
Sold by
Higman Park Association Inc
Bought by
Lydon Elaine N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2013
Sold by
Peters James A
Bought by
Higman Park Association Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2013
Sold by
Higman Park Association Inc
Bought by
Peters James A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 1999

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1996
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Welke Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Welke Thomas F $819,000 Met
Lydon Elaine N -- None Available
Higman Park Association Inc -- None Available
Peters James A -- None Available
-- $148,000 --
-- $126,700 --
-- $125,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Welke Family Trust $300,000
Previous Owner Welke Thomas F $100,000
Previous Owner Welke Thomas F $548,000
Previous Owner Welke Thomas F $100,000
Previous Owner Welke Thomas F $100,000
Previous Owner Welke Thomas F $765,000
Previous Owner Lydon Thomas $411,000
Previous Owner Lydon Thomas $417,000
Previous Owner Lydon Thomas $55,000
Previous Owner Lydon Thomas A $500,000
Previous Owner Lydon Thomas A $460,957
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/16/2016 12/16/16 Sold $819,000 -5.8% $270 / Sq Ft
09/26/2016 09/26/16 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2016 06/06/16 For Sale $869,000 -- $286 / 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
2025 $10,792 $505,000 $0 $0
2024 $5,534 $458,200 $0 $0
2023 $5,270 $376,000 $0 $0
2022 $5,019 $336,000 $0 $0
2021 $9,416 $310,700 $64,700 $246,000
2020 $8,810 $292,900 $0 $0
2019 $8,646 $236,000 $58,600 $177,400
2018 $7,579 $236,000 $0 $0
2017 $7,522 $232,800 $0 $0
2016 $5,997 $205,400 $0 $0
2015 $5,979 $199,100 $0 $0
2014 $3,161 $184,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16027786

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-03-3040-0104-02-1