Seller's Agent in 2016
Liz Roch
@ Properties
(269) 405-7301
224 Total Sales
3934 Ponchartrain Dr New Buffalo, MI 49117
Estimated Value: $550,743 - $659,000
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,260
Sq Ft
$490/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Beach
- Clubhouse
- Wood Flooring
- New Buffalo Elementary School Rated A
- Wooded Lot
- Tennis Courts
About This Home
As of May 2016Set in the beautiful hills and woods of Michiana, this Charming Sears Roebuck home features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. The third bedroom was previously used as an office and has recently been converted back to a bedroom with a wonderful custom barn door. The backyard has been professionally landscaped with 2 wonderful tier patio seating areas. The home's location to the water is a short stroll to the beach (1 block), you are between stop 39 and 40. If you love the home, but feel you need a little more room. The home is setup for expansion with a newer septic tank that can support a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. This property also has a successful rental history. This cottage is the perfect weekend getaway for all seasons.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506045544 Listed on: 03/11/2016
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,292
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 40x150
- Terraced Lot
- Wooded Lot
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Composition Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,260 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Partial Basement
- Laundry on main level
Kitchen
- Oven
- Microwave
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Septic Tank
- Septic System
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
Recreation
- Beach
- Tennis Courts
Additional Features
- Property has a Home Owners Association
- Clubhouse
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 11, 2016
Closed on
May 4, 2016
Sold by
Kelly Bruce E and Kelly Hether M
Bought by
Bar Cornell S and Bar Janet C
Seller's Agent
Liz Roch
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Traci Lauricella
RE/MAX Harbor Country
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$289,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,900
-3.63%
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
$327,936
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.82%
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Outstanding Balance
$183,394
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$414,312
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 3, 2009
Sold by
Ruthman Naomi H
Bought by
Kelly Bruce E and Kelly Hether M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 24, 1994
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Cornell S | $289,000 | Attorney | |
| Kelly Bruce E | -- | Chicago Title Of Michigan | |
| -- | $81,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Bar Cornell S | $230,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kelly Bruce E | $200,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2016 05/06/16 | Sold | $289,000 | -3.6% | $229 / Sq Ft |
| 03/28/2016 03/28/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/11/2016 03/11/16 | For Sale | $299,900 | -- | $238 / Sq Ft |
Source: MichRIC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,777 | $192,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $3,931 | $190,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $3,863 | $207,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $3,694 | $127,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $5,054 | $120,600 | $14,800 | $105,800 |
| 2020 | $4,982 | $105,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $5,624 | $117,900 | $13,500 | $104,400 |
| 2018 | $2,245 | $125,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $5,823 | $117,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $5,314 | $122,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $5,292 | $123,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $2,823 | $112,300 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Liz Roch
-
Traci Lauricella
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Traci Lauricella
RE/MAX Michigan
(269) 876-9163
79 Total Sales
Map
Source: MichRIC
MLS Number: 16010051
APN: 11-41-4850-0099-00-1
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