NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3197 N Lakeshore Dr Mears, MI 49436

Estimated Value: $538,688 - $597,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,140 Sq Ft
$490/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 20, 2019

Last sale price $325,000 $285 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,709/month

135 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Skylights
  • Patio
  • Recreation Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of August 2019

Located on Lake Michigan this home features 60 feet of private waterfront and is conveniently located 7 miles south of Pentwater and 3 miles north of Silver Lake, on a clear day you can see Pentwater and Ludington. This 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom bungalow has an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, loft and breath taking views of Lake Michigan from almost every room. Central heat lets you enjoy year around and has a wood burning fireplace. A new sea wall was designed by the corps of engineers to maintain and build beachfront ($20,000). A 38 acre wooded nature preserve across the street with hiking trails and private dunes is shared by 48 homes. Truly one of a kind opportunity awaits on the shore of Lake Michigan.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jacob Heglund

JH Realty Partners License #6502360938 Listed on: 03/27/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Laurel Zwit

Greenridge Realty White Lake License #6501306928

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,691

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 68x200
  • Private Waterfront
  • 68 Feet of Waterfront
  • The property's road front is unimproved
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,140 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,691

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1920
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 68x200
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1140.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4691.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Water Heater:Propane2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 68.0
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Lot Description:Rolling Hills: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Windows:Skylight(s): Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1140.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 1140.0
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 339900.0
  • Lot Features: Rolling Hills
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 100.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 100.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size Area: 0.28
  • Lot Dimensions: 68x200
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12196.0
  • Zoning Description: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4691.0
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2019
Closed on
Sep 11, 2019
Sold by
Bell Malinda H
Bought by
Malinda H Bell Trust
Seller's Agent
Jacob Heglund
JH Realty Partners
Buyer's Agent
Laurel Zwit
Greenridge Realty White Lake
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-7.12%
Current Estimated Value
$558,422

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$233,422
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.04%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2019
Closed on
Aug 20, 2019
Sold by
Reinartz John P and Reinartz Amy W
Bought by
Bell Melainda H
Seller's Agent
Jacob Heglund
JH Realty Partners
Buyer's Agent
Laurel Zwit
Greenridge Realty White Lake
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-7.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 1996
Sold by
Vandenhuevel and Reinartz
Bought by
Vandenhuevel and Reinartz
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Malinda H Bell Trust -- None Available
Bell Melainda H -- None Available
Vandenhuevel $145,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Reinartz John P $352,000
Previous Owner Reinartz John P $241,800
Previous Owner Reinartz John P $270,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2019 08/20/19 Sold $325,000 -7.1% $285 / Sq Ft
08/09/2019 08/09/19 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2019 03/27/19 For Sale $349,900 -- $307 / 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 $8,708 $237,600 $237,600 $0
2024 $2,199 $212,900 $212,900 $0
2023 $7,848 $182,300 $182,300 $0
2022 $7,848 $170,100 $0 $0
2021 $7,818 $167,600 $167,600 $0
2020 $7,644 $173,600 $173,600 $0
2019 $4,919 $99,800 $0 $0
2018 $4,691 $200,500 $0 $0
2017 $4,691 $200,500 $0 $0
2016 -- $182,300 $0 $0
2013 -- $181,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jacob Heglund

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Jacob Heglund

    JH Realty Partners

    (616) 813-8800

    228 Total Sales

    Jacob Heglund
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  • Laurel Zwit

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Laurel Zwit

    Greenridge Realty White Lake

    (231) 557-4345

    67 Total Sales

    Laurel Zwit
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19011279

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 006-380-044-00

Michigan Oceana County Mears 49436

3197 N Lakeshore Dr, Mears, MI

This home is located at 3197 N Lakeshore Dr, Mears, MI 49436 since 27 March 2019 and is currently estimated at $558,422, approximately $489 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 3197 N Lakeshore Dr is a home located in Oceana County with nearby schools including Spitler Elementary School, Hart Middle School, and Hart High School.

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