NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3553 N Lakeshore Dr Mears, MI 49436

Estimated Value: $666,000 - $844,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,660 Sq Ft
$282/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 30, 2023

Last sale price $675,000 $254 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,398/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 150 Feet of Waterfront
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of June 2023

Here is the large cottage waiting for you to update and enjoy. This cottage comes right out of the 1960's with very large rooms including a 20ft by 32ft living room with massive stone fireplace. The walk out basement features a large attached 2 car garage, family room, full bath and large bedrooms. On the main level we find 2 large bedrooms and 1 and a half bath. Massive Deck for outdoor living and entertaining. The setting is private with around 200ft of Lake Michigan frontage. There is a steel seawall and stones for erosion protection but there is also a small beach area. View the Pentwater pierhead from your sunset deck in the large front lawn. Priced to sell.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Larry Byl

Wickstra Realty, Inc. License #6502122644 Listed on: 05/25/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Larry Byl

Wickstra Realty, Inc. License #6502122644 Listed on: 05/25/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,000

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 1.03 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 250 x 81 x 171 x 98 x 40 x 207
  • 150 Feet of Waterfront

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Composition Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,660 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,000

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1965
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 250 x 81 x 171 x 98 x 40 x 207
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2660.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 11000.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RESI
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 150.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Heat Type:Hot Water: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Roofing:Asphalt2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1680.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2660.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 750000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt, Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 200.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 200.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.03
  • Lot Size Area: 1.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 250 x 81 x 171 x 98 x 40 x 207
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 45047.0
  • Zoning Description: RESI
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11000.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2025
Sold by
Ogrodny Lester and Ogrodny Jennifer
Bought by
Lester Ogrodny And Jennifer M Ogrodny Living and Ogrodny
Current Estimated Value
$750,759

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 25, 2023
Closed on
Jun 30, 2023
Sold by
Longcore Karen L Trust
Bought by
Ogrodny Jennifer and Ogrodny Lester
Seller's Agent
Larry Byl
Wickstra Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Larry Byl
Wickstra Realty, Inc.
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-10%
Views
107

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.15%
Original Mortgage
$506,200
Interest Rate
6.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Lester Ogrodny And Jennifer M Ogrodny Living -- None Listed On Document
Ogrodny Jennifer $675,000 Advanced Land Title Agency Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ogrodny Jennifer $506,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2023 06/30/23 Sold $675,000 -10.0% $254 / Sq Ft
06/04/2023 06/04/23 Pending -- -- --
05/25/2023 05/25/23 For Sale $750,000 -- $282 / 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 $15,234 $346,500 $346,500 $0
2024 $3,847 $328,100 $328,100 $0
2023 $11,155 $314,400 $314,400 $0
2022 $2,847 $281,600 $0 $0
2021 $10,938 $278,400 $278,400 $0
2020 $10,694 $360,300 $360,300 $0
2019 $10,630 $344,700 $0 $0
2018 $10,137 $351,400 $0 $0
2017 $10,137 $351,400 $0 $0
2016 -- $319,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $317,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23017304

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 006-008-300-02