NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3697 Elder Rd S West Bloomfield, MI 48324

Estimated Value: $519,000 - $600,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,137 Sq Ft
$253/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 21, 2023

Last sale price $460,000 $215 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,280/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Privileges
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Clifford H. Smart Middle School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of February 2023

Amazing opportunity to live in Lakewood Estates, just steps away from out-lot w/access to Middle Straights Lake. Enjoy kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, & gorgeous views of the lake. Beautifully updated home nestled amongst the trees situated on a park-like setting. Recently painted inside & out, featuring new plank flooring throughout, & newer windows on first floor. Great Room w/vaulted ceilings & an abundance of windows offering natural light & spectacular views. Open floor plan offering many possibilities. Dining Room overlooking wooded backyard. First floor library, could be used as 4th bedroom. Updated kitchen w/granite countertops opening to breakfast nook w/doorwall to outside living space perfect for living the lake lifestyle. First floor laundry leading to side entry to 2 car garage. Large foyer w/staircase leading to 2nd floor w/balcony overlooking Great Room. Large Master Suite w/master bath featuring large tiled walk-in shower. 2 additional bedrooms & full tile bath w/dual sinks. Unfinished basement offering many possibilities to finish into additional living space. Custom landscape & lighting. Newer cement driveway. Beautiful backyard w/an electric fence w/collars for pets included. New whole house generator and gutters. Lake privilege's to Middle Straits.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jan Hays

Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham License #6501189162 Listed on: 01/10/2023

Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham

Last Buyer's Agent

Randy Bouwkamp

Lakeshore Signature Properties License #6502350266

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1979 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 110.87 x 143.98
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $10 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,137 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Privileges
  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Ground Level

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Whole House Permanent Generator
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1818230013
  • $1,000 Seller Concession

Community Details

Overview

  • John Bonnett Association
  • Lakewood Estates Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to fencing

Recreation

  • Water Sports

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,046

Year Built

Built in 1979 | Remodeled in 2020

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$10 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Contemporary
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Assessment: 6.46
  • Year Built: 1979
  • State Equalized Value: 166350.0000
  • Year Renovated: 2020
  • Entry Location: Ground Level w/Steps
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: High Spd Internet Avail
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Electric
  • Fireplace Locations: Great Room
  • Room Count: 11
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Sq Ft Combined: 2137
  • Total Sq Ft: 2137
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 1155

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Waterfront Name: Middle Straits
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Construction Features: Platted Sub.
  • Exterior Features: Whole House Generator
  • Foundation Materials: Poured
  • Frontage Feet: 110
  • Porch Type: Deck, Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
  • Waterfront Description: Beach Access, Lake Privileges
  • Fencing: Fence Not Allowed

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 Car
  • Garage Features: Side Entrance, Electricity, Door Opener, Attached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)
  • Laundry Facilities: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Phone: bonnettfamily@comcast.net
  • Association Fee: 125
  • Association Contact: John Bonnett
  • Association Fee: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Walled Lake

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Features: Sprinkler(s)
  • Lot Size Area: 0.37
  • Lot Dimensions: 110.87 x 143.98
  • Parcel Number: 1818230013

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 2996.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 2050.0000
  • Total Tax: 5046.0000
  • Taxable Value: 155860.0000

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: All Sports Lake

MLS Schools

  • School District: Walled Lake

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 10, 2023
Closed on
Feb 21, 2023
Sold by
Fraley Kimberly
Bought by
Messina Rachael Anne
Seller's Agent
Jan Hays
Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham
Buyer's Agent
Randy Bouwkamp
Lakeshore Signature Properties
List Price
$469,000
Sold Price
$460,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.92%
Views
101
Current Estimated Value
$540,121

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$80,121
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.51%
Original Mortgage
$418,000
Outstanding Balance
$405,363
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$128,072

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 10, 2023
Closed on
Jan 13, 2023
Sold by
Fraley Shelly
Bought by
Fraley Kimberly
Seller's Agent
Jan Hays
Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham
Buyer's Agent
Randy Bouwkamp
Lakeshore Signature Properties
List Price
$469,000
Sold Price
$460,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.92%
Views
101

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$418,000
Outstanding Balance
$405,363
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$128,072

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2020
Closed on
Jul 31, 2020
Sold by
Shields Fay A
Bought by
Fraley Kimberly
Seller's Agent
Betty Clark
RE/MAX Classic
Buyer's Agent
Jan Hays
Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$365,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.50%
Original Mortgage
$328,500
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2002
Sold by
Haywood Karen R
Bought by
Shields Fay A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 1998
Sold by
Haywood Karen R
Bought by
Karen R Haywood Tr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 1997
Sold by
Haywood Bruce Gregory
Bought by
Haywood Karen R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 1995
Sold by
Perrelli Pasquale
Bought by
Haywood Bruce G
Source: Public Records

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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
Messina Rachael Anne $460,000 Capital Title
Fraley Kimberly -- --
Fraley Kimberly $365,000 None Available
Fraley Kimberly -- First American Mortgage Sln
Shields Fay A $289,000 --
Karen R Haywood Tr -- --
Haywood Karen R -- --
Haywood Bruce G $215,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Messina Rachael Anne $418,000
Previous Owner Fraley Kimberly $328,500
Previous Owner Shields Fay A $50,000
Previous Owner Shields Fay A $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/21/2023 02/21/23 Sold $460,000 -1.9% $215 / Sq Ft
01/24/2023 01/24/23 Pending -- -- --
01/10/2023 01/10/23 For Sale $469,000 +28.5% $219 / Sq Ft
08/05/2020 08/05/20 Sold $365,000 -2.7% $171 / Sq Ft
06/30/2020 06/30/20 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2020 06/16/20 For Sale $375,000 -- $175 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

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
2024 $3,278 $168,570 $0 $0
2022 $3,169 $166,350 $33,000 $133,350
2021 $5,188 $150,890 $0 $0
2020 $2,261 $130,890 $33,000 $97,890
2018 $3,663 $133,290 $30,000 $103,290
2015 -- $111,730 $0 $0
2014 -- $103,800 $0 $0
2011 -- $94,310 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jan Hays

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Jan Hays

    Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham

    (248) 644-6700

    19 in this area

    228 Total Sales

    Jan Hays
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Randy Bouwkamp

    Lakeshore Signature Properties

    (616) 299-6388

    1 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Randy Bouwkamp
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  • Betty Clark

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Betty Clark

    RE/MAX of Southeast Michigan

    (248) 770-6154

    7 in this area

    12 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 20230001805

Realcomp

APN: 18-18-230-013

Michigan Oakland County West Bloomfield Township

3697 Elder Rd S, West Bloomfield Township, MI

This home is located at 3697 Elder Rd S, West Bloomfield, MI 48324 since 10 January 2023 and is currently estimated at $540,121, approximately $252 per square foot. This property was built in 1979. 3697 Elder Rd S is a home located in Oakland County with nearby schools including Clifford H. Smart Middle School, Walled Lake Northern High School, and Our Lady Of Refuge School.

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