$491,000
SOLD APR 21, 2025

3065 May Ave Douglas, MI 49406

2 Beds
1 Bath
768 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$639 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Screened Patio
  • Douglas Elementary School Rated A
  • Screened Porch
  • Window Unit Cooling System

About This Home

As of April 2025

The cute cottage by the Lake you have been waiting for. Located just a few blocks from Lake Michigan and an easy public access is this adorable 2 bedroom cottage that has been meticulously maintained and upgraded. The Seller is willing to include all furniture and furnishings, which means all you have to bring is your toothbrush and you are ready to enjoy Saugatuck area lake living. It will make a perfect getaway or a great investment as a seasonal rental. Enjoy a cozy evening in-front of the natural fireplace or the bonus of the expansive screen porch, great for summer evenings overlooking a beautifully landscaped yard. Check out the attached document to see all the improvements this owner has made.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dick Waskin

RE/MAX Saugatuck-Douglas License #6502106649 Listed on: 03/17/2025

RE/MAX Saugatuck-Douglas

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily Anderson

Greenridge Realty South Haven License #6501420468

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,622

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 5,687 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 91 x 62.5
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 768 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Screened Porch
  • Carpet
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a lake
  • Screened Patio

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Wall Furnace
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,622

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

5,687 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 644.53
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 91 x 62.5
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 768.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 6622.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heat Type:Wall Furnace: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 768.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 768.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 495000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es), Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 91 x 62.5
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5687.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6622.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2025
Closed on
Apr 21, 2025
Sold by
Ciesla Judy J
Bought by
Gallagher Timothy M and Shinners Sarah E
Seller's Agent
Dick Waskin
RE/MAX Saugatuck-Douglas
Buyer's Agent
Emily Anderson
Greenridge Realty South Haven
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$491,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-0.81%
Views
28
Current Estimated Value
$507,384

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$16,384
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.67%
Original Mortgage
$333,700
Outstanding Balance
$332,213
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$175,171

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2018
Sold by
Wappler Robert W and Kressley Steven K
Bought by
Clesla Judy J

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2015
Closed on
Sep 25, 2015
Sold by
Wappler Robert W and Kressley Steven K
Bought by
Ciesla Judy J
Seller's Agent
Bill Rowe
RE/MAX Saugatuck-Douglas
Buyer's Agent
Bill Rowe
RE/MAX Saugatuck-Douglas
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$247,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,900
-4.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.10%
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2011
Sold by
Kressley Steven K and Morton William E
Bought by
Kressley Steven K and Wappler Robert W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2001
Sold by
Kressley Steve and Kressley Steven K
Bought by
Kressley Steven K and Morton William E
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $491,000 Premier Lakeshore Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Lighthouse Title Inc
Warranty Deed $247,000 Lighthouse Title Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Service Link
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $333,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $168,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Sold $491,000 -0.8% $639 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2025 03/17/25 For Sale $495,000 +100.4% $645 / Sq Ft
09/25/2015 09/25/15 Sold $247,000 -5.0% $322 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/16/2015 08/16/15 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2015 07/24/15 For Sale $259,900 -- $338 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $6,623 $153,100 $64,600 $88,500
2024 -- $137,200 $61,200 $76,000
2023 $6,209 $121,300 $55,000 $66,300
2022 $5,993 $104,600 $49,500 $55,100
2021 $8,111 $104,500 $49,500 $55,000
2020 $5,519 $103,800 $49,500 $54,300
2019 $0 $95,000 $49,500 $45,500
2018 $0 $97,600 $49,500 $48,100
2017 $0 $95,000 $49,500 $45,500
2016 $0 $87,300 $49,500 $37,800
2015 -- $87,300 $49,500 $37,800
2014 -- $77,200 $45,000 $32,200
2013 -- $72,500 $45,000 $27,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
  • Section Image
  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25009997

MichRIC

APN: 59-210-046-00

Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.