3781 Observation Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49004
Estimated Value: $323,000 - $333,000
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,054
Sq Ft
$161/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- In Ground Pool
- Sun or Florida Room
- Fenced Yard
- Recreation Room
- Corner Lot: Yes
- 2 Car Attached Garage
About This Home
As of May 2012Beautiful home - move-in ready! Enjoy the pool in private back yard. Dinner in the screened back patio. For people with little ones the 36 x 19 pool has a new liner as of 2007, as well as a safety cover. A little over 2,000 finished sq ft of living space with a great wood-burning stove fireplace for winter. Half bath & laundry just inside off the pool & garage. (No going through the whole house to get to a bathroom) Slate floor in eat-in kitchen. All new carpet in 2008, both full baths re-done in 2008, new water heater & central air in 2007, plus an attic fan. Large finished family room in basement, lots & lots of storage throughout the entire house. For children: the bus stop for Parchment elem., middle school & high school is right at the end of the driveway on Rollridge. Custom mosaic tile on basement stairs.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Marty Eason
Jaqua, REALTORS License #6501338372 Listed on: 04/19/2012
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1974
Lot Details
- 0.4 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 128x193x53x132x46
- Fenced Yard
- Decorative Fence
- Shrub
- Corner Lot: Yes
- Lot Has A Rolling Slope
- Garden
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Insulated Windows
- Window Treatments
- Garden Windows
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Recreation Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Stone Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Attic Fan
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- In Ground Pool
- Patio
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Hot Water Heating System
- Well
- Water Softener is Owned
- Septic System
- Cable TV Available
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 19, 2012
Closed on
May 24, 2012
Sold by
Serafini Rick and Serafini Martha
Bought by
Russcher Mike and Russcher Stephanie J
Seller's Agent
Marty Eason
Jaqua, REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Gary Laduke
Michigan Top Producers
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-3.5%
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$195,117
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.89%
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Outstanding Balance
$19,752
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$303,581
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Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russcher Mike | $135,000 | Devon Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Russcher Mike | $108,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Serafini Rick | $81,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Serafini Rick | $50,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2012 05/24/12 | Sold | $135,000 | -3.5% | $66 / Sq Ft |
| 04/21/2012 04/21/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/19/2012 04/19/12 | For Sale | $139,900 | -- | $68 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $956 | $148,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $911 | $129,250 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $3,003 | $117,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $2,939 | $110,850 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $2,870 | $96,350 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $2,702 | $92,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $0 | $83,664 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $0 | $83,040 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | -- | $79,425 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | -- | $78,074 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $72,149 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
M
Seller's Agent in 2012
Marty Eason
Jaqua, REALTORS
-
Gary Laduke
Buyer's Agent in 2012
Gary Laduke
Michigan Top Producers
(269) 382-8045
2 in this area
68 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 12021052
APN: 02-36-176-540
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