NOT LISTED FOR SALE

438 Forstrom Dr SE Lowell, MI 49331

Estimated Value: $359,000 - $404,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,344 Sq Ft
$280/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 12, 2018

Last sale price $198,000 $147 Per Sq Ft

Est. 81% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,163/month

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Porch
  • Cherry Creek Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of November 2018

This Lowell schools ranch home is situated in a great neighborhood on a cul de sac street. The floor plan is open with a dining area with sliders to a deck that overlooks a large tree lined private backyard. Living room with cathedral ceilings that is open and bright. Kitchen, dining area, and living room have laminate wood flooring. The lower level offers a nearly finished family room that is dry walled with recessed lighting & is plumbed for a second full bath! Seller is having 3rd bedroom in lower level finished. Natural gas, high-speed internet, and Vergennes Township taxes. 10 days possession and all appliances included.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patrick Schaefer

Five Star Real Estate (Ada) License #6501261172 Listed on: 09/10/2018

Co-Listed By

Ryan Schaefer

Five Star Real Estate (Main) License #6501388478

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Tyska

JH Realty Partners License #6501335639

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,138

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 107 x 170
  • Shrub
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,344 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,138

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1993
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 107 x 170
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1344.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2138.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1144.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Daylight
  • LivingArea: 1344.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 199900.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.45
  • Lot Size Area: 0.45
  • Lot Dimensions: 107 x 170
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19602.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2138.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2018
Closed on
Nov 14, 2018
Sold by
Hoyt Anne L
Bought by
Faller Cameron and Faller Kayla Marie
Seller's Agent
Patrick Schaefer
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
Buyer's Agent
Michael Tyska
JH Realty Partners
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$198,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,900
-9.96%
Current Estimated Value
$358,323

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$160,323
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.00%
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Interest Rate
4.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2008
Sold by
Hoyt John F
Bought by
Hoyt Anne Loretta

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Interest Rate
5.43%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2006
Sold by
Hoyt John Frederic
Bought by
Hoyt Anne Loretta

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$26,000
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 1995
Bought by
Hoyt John F and Hoyt Anne Loretta

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 1994

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1993
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Faller Cameron $198,000 None Available
Hoyt Anne Loretta -- Metropolitan Title Company
Hoyt Anne Loretta -- None Available
Hoyt John F $113,000 --
-- $113,000 --
-- $103,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Faller Cameron W $191,250
Closed Faller Cameron $192,000
Previous Owner Hoyt Anne Loretta $128,200
Previous Owner Hoyt Anne Loretta $17,000
Previous Owner Hoyt Anne L $134,900
Previous Owner Hoyt Anne Loretta $9,253
Previous Owner Hoyt Anne Loretta $152,000
Previous Owner Hoyt Anne L $25,000
Previous Owner Hoyt Anne Loretta $130,500
Previous Owner Hoyt Anne L $26,000
Previous Owner Hoyt John F $128,960
Previous Owner Hoyt John F $118,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/12/2018 11/12/18 Sold $198,000 -10.0% $147 / Sq Ft
10/21/2018 10/21/18 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2018 09/10/18 For Sale $219,900 -- $164 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan 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 $2,213 $158,500 $0 $0
2024 $2,213 $150,000 $0 $0
2023 $2,117 $135,100 $0 $0
2022 $2,016 $112,700 $0 $0
2021 $2,766 $103,600 $0 $0
2020 $1,947 $102,200 $0 $0
2019 $2,198 $88,800 $0 $0
2018 $2,198 $85,000 $0 $0
2017 $2,139 $81,400 $0 $0
2016 $2,059 $79,400 $0 $0
2015 -- $79,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $74,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Patrick Schaefer

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Patrick Schaefer

    Five Star Real Estate (Ada)

    (616) 581-7580

    28 in this area

    198 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Ryan Schaefer

    Five Star Real Estate (Main)

    (616) 340-1585

    17 in this area

    132 Total Sales

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  • Michael Tyska

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Michael Tyska

    JH Realty Partners

    (616) 648-4300

    26 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18044798

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-16-35-205-001

Michigan Kent County Lowell 49331

438 Forstrom Dr SE, Lowell, MI

This home is located at 438 Forstrom Dr SE, Lowell, MI 49331 since 10 September 2018 and is currently estimated at $376,360, approximately $280 per square foot. This property was built in 1993. 438 Forstrom Dr SE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Bushnell Elementary School, Cherry Creek Elementary School, and Lowell Middle School.

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