$527,900
SOLD AUG 5, 2025

3650 Observatory Ln Holt, MI 48842

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,544 Sq Ft
0.43 Acres

Recently Sold

$116 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Open Floorplan
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of August 2025

Style meets space and comfort in Holt! This impressive 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath brick-front home offers a grand entrance, soaring ceilings, and thoughtful design throughout. The dramatic two-story entrance leads to a great room with a cozy gas fireplace, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The spacious eat-in kitchen boasts expansive countertops—perfect for prepping and gathering—while the formal dining room sets the stage for memorable dinners. A second living room features another gas fireplace and built-in shelving, adding warmth and charm. You'll love the private in-home office. The first-floor primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a large walk-in closet and luxurious bath with dual sinks, soaking tub, and separate shower. Enjoy all seasons in the bright 4-season room, which opens to a deck overlooking the backyard. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms, a versatile rec room currently used as a gym, and a full bath. The fully finished lower level offers even more space--a massive family room with stove and fridge (water access available), 5th bedroom, and abundant storage.Outside, escape to your private backyard paradise with a 20x40 in-ground pool and expansive deck--perfect for summer fun and entertaining. Don't miss it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jamie Bates

RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals Dewitt Brokerage Phone: 517-669-8118 Listed on: 06/25/2025

RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals Dewitt

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,125

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Bar Fridge
  • Bar
  • High Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Double Vanity

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Bedroom in Basement
  • Basement Window Egress

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Pool Liner

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • College Heights Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,125

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Current Use: Primary
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • Levels: Two
  • Parking Features Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Attribution Contact: 517-669-8118
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.43
  • Lot Size: undetermined
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 965
  • Co List Office Phone: 517-669-8118
  • Subdivision Name: College Heights
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3128.0
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Living Area: 4544.0
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Dimensions: undetermined
  • General Property Info:Above Grade Finished Area: 3128.0
  • General Property Info:Total Livable Area: 4544.0
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 2: 1
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 1: 1
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths B: 1
  • Baths:_pound_Half Baths 1: 1
  • Rooms:Dining Room2: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room2: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Laundry Features:Main Level: Yes
  • Levels:Two2: Yes
  • Location Legal Info:Real Estate Owned: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Rooms:Family Room2: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Inside: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Fencing:Back Yard: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Improvements:Formal Dining Room: Yes
  • Improvements:Great Room: Yes
  • Exterior:Brick: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Pool Features:Liner: Yes
  • Pool Features:In Ground: Yes
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Pool Features:Fenced2: Yes
  • Rooms:Great Room3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Building Area Total SqFt: 5016.0
  • Fireplace Features:Gas5: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Egress Windows, Finished, Full
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Breakfast Bar, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 5 Level: Basement
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Great Room Level: First
  • Other Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1416.0
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Great Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Bar: Yes
  • Interior Features:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Ceilings: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Basement:Egress Windows: Yes
  • Appliances:Bar Fridge: Yes
  • Interior Features:Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Great Room2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Disclosures: Lead Based Paint, Sellers Disclosures
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • PoolFeatures: Fenced, In Ground, Liner
  • RoadFrontageType: City Street
  • RoadSurfaceType: Asphalt
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Patio Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Front Yard2: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage2: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Bar Fridge
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • LaundryFeatures: Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Holt/Dimondale

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18817.92
  • Zoning Description: Zoning

Tax Info

  • Tax Carrier Route: 9418
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8125.02

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2025
Closed on
Aug 5, 2025
Sold by
Roach Robert Joseph
Bought by
Farrell Susan and Arnold Philip
Seller's Agent
Jamie Bates
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals Dewitt
List Price
$524,900
Sold Price
$527,900
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
0.57%
Views
38

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.82%
Original Mortgage
$475,110
Outstanding Balance
$474,703
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$52,195

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2024
Sold by
Roach Andrea Michelle
Bought by
Roach Robert Joseph

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$301,970
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2007
Sold by
Roach Robert and Roach Andrea M
Bought by
Roach Robert and Roach Andrea M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2000
Sold by
B J Investment Properties I Llc
Bought by
Roach Robert
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $527,900 Title Professionals
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $36,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $475,110 New Conventional
Previous Owner $301,970 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/05/2025 08/05/25 Sold $527,900 +0.6% $116 / Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Sale $524,900 -- $116 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Lansing 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 $8,125 $221,000 $37,600 $183,400
2024 $20 $206,700 $30,400 $176,300
2023 $7,555 $188,800 $30,500 $158,300
2022 $7,232 $171,200 $26,800 $144,400
2021 $7,072 $163,800 $16,000 $147,800
2020 $7,198 $157,400 $16,000 $141,400
2019 $6,889 $150,500 $16,000 $134,500
2018 $6,849 $142,100 $17,300 $124,800
2017 $6,293 $142,100 $17,300 $124,800
2016 $6,229 $139,700 $17,300 $122,400
2015 $6,220 $128,600 $35,719 $92,881
2014 $6,220 $124,000 $38,694 $85,306
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 288204

Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

APN: 25-05-12-458-013