NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $198,170 - $232,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,118 Sq Ft
$196/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 17, 2019

Last sale price $145,000 $130 Per Sq Ft

Est. 53% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,339 / mo

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Water Access
  • Corner Lot
  • Beach
  • Clubhouse
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2019

Quaint 1940's cottage extensively updated in 2004 to become a wonderful year around getaway in the heart of Lake Michigan Beach! Current owner updates include roof, well, septic, central heat & A/C, replacement windows & skylights, flooring, bathroom & screened patio. Private yard oasis with perennial garden & shade trees. Located between St. Joseph & South Haven and within 2 hours of Chicago, 1 hour of Grand Rapids, South Bend, Notre Dame or Kalamazoo. Owning this home allows the option to become a member of the Lake Michigan Beach Association for a $450 annual fee and enjoy the GATED AND PRIVATE Lake Michigan Beach Club with sandy beach, Clubhouse, playground & picnic area. Also nearby are 2 very nice public beaches. All appliances included & seller is providing a 1 yr home warranty!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mikki Swisher

American Homes Real Estate License #6502372652 Listed on: 08/03/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Sal Rendo

American Homes Real Estate License #6501298247

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,616

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 12,197 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 120' x100'
  • Lake Front
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Unpaved Driveway
  • Unpaved Parking

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,118 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • 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
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property

Community Details

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Community Playground

Additional Features

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Clubhouse
  • Security Service

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,616

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0.28 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1942
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Water Softener Owned, Refrigerator, Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Range
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Slab
  • LivingArea: 1118.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments, Replacement

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • List Price: 159500.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Unpaved, Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area, Clubhouse, Security, Playground
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size Area: 0.28
  • Lot Dimensions: 120' x100'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12197.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1616.0
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2026
Sold by
Mccarthy Mary
Bought by
Mary C Mccarthy Living Trust and Mccarthy
Current Estimated Value
$221,382

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2019
Closed on
Oct 23, 2019
Sold by
Carol L Cassini Fbo Carol L Cassini Trus
Bought by
Mccarthy Mary C
Seller's Agent
Mikki Swisher
American Homes Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sal Rendo
American Homes Real Estate
List Price
$159,500
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,500
-9.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.46%
Original Mortgage
$95,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2019
Closed on
Oct 17, 2019
Sold by
Cassini Carol L
Bought by
Mccarthy Mary C
Seller's Agent
Mikki Swisher
American Homes Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sal Rendo
American Homes Real Estate
List Price
$159,500
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,500
-9.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 1991

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 1983
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mary C Mccarthy Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Mccarthy Mary C $145,000 First American Title
Mccarthy Mary C $145,000 First American Title
-- $21,000 --
-- $35,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mccarthy Mary C $95,000
Previous Owner Mccarthy Mary C $95,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/17/2019 10/17/19 Sold $145,000 -9.1% $130 / Sq Ft
08/17/2019 08/17/19 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2019 08/03/19 For Sale $159,500 -- $143 / 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 $1,670 $99,000 $0 $0
2024 $411 $87,700 $0 $0
2023 $391 $80,000 $0 $0
2022 $372 $75,200 $0 $0
2021 $1,508 $52,100 $7,900 $44,200
2020 $1,498 $32,700 $0 $0
2019 $1,508 $32,600 $0 $0
2018 $1,700 $41,600 $0 $0
2017 $1,616 $36,300 $0 $0
2016 $1,732 $40,700 $0 $0
2015 $1,717 $39,400 $0 $0
2014 $515 $54,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 19037123

MichRIC

APN: 11-10-4550-3632-00-7

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