$260,000
SOLD DEC 3, 2019

4396 Laurel Dr Saint Joseph, MI 49085

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,474 Sq Ft
0.73 Acres

Recently Sold

$58 Per Sq Ft

16% Below List Price

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Upton Middle School Rated A
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2025

Large 4-bedroom, 3-1/2 bath, 2632 SF home on a secluded lot in Hidden Acres subdivision, across from EP Clark Elementary school. Main floor has family room with fireplace, kitchen includes appliances, large formal dining room & living room, 4 bedrooms including large master suite, & a deck which can be accessed from dining room or living room overlooking the pool area. This home also boasts an 1842 SF finished lower level with finished rec room & fireplace, & walk-out to patio & large in-ground pool. Lots of trees on approximately 3/4-acre ravine lot. Large 636 SF garage has plenty of storage area with a circle drive for easy access. Great location close to shopping, & in the St Joe school district. Don't miss this opportunity.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Loren Gerber

Core Real Estate, Inc. License #6506008606 Listed on: 08/16/2019

Co-Listed By

Dick Donnellan

Core Real Estate, Inc. License #6502113050

Last Buyer's Agent

Loren Gerber

Core Real Estate, Inc. License #6506008606 Listed on: 08/16/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,245

Year Built

  • Built in 1972

Lot Details

  • 0.73 Acre Lot
  • Shrub
  • Terraced Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 4,474 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Garden Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Property is near a ravine

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,245

Year Built

Built in 1972

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: 1972
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 4474.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3245.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: residential
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Ravine: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Additional Items:Humidifier: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Additional Items:Home Warranty: Yes
  • Landscape:Terraced Yard: Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • Additional Items:Central Vacuum: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2632.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Humidifier, Built in Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Recreation Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 4474.0
  • Window Features: Garden Window, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Rec Room: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes
  • Appliances:Trash Compactor: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • List Price: 294000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Ravine
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stone: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Pool:In Ground: 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: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.73
  • Lot Size Area: 0.73
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 31799.0
  • Zoning Description: residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3245.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 16, 2019
Closed on
Dec 2, 2019
Sold by
Kraklau John E and Estate Of Joan M Kraklau
Bought by
Africano Dana and Howard Charmaine
Seller's Agent
Loren Gerber
Core Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Loren Gerber
Core Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$309,000
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-15.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.91%
Original Mortgage
$208,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 1981
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Personal Reps Deed $260,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $208,000 Unknown
Closed $208,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $96,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/29/2025 07/29/25 Sold $526,000 -4.3% $118 / Sq Ft
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Price Changed $549,900 -2.2% $123 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $562,000 +116.2% $126 / Sq Ft
12/03/2019 12/03/19 Sold $260,000 -15.9% $58 / Sq Ft
10/07/2019 10/07/19 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2019 08/16/19 For Sale $309,000 -- $69 / 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 $4,890 $226,200 $0 $0
2024 $4,043 $222,400 $0 $0
2023 $3,851 $196,800 $0 $0
2022 $3,667 $201,700 $0 $0
2021 $4,303 $182,900 $45,500 $137,400
2020 $4,210 $172,500 $0 $0
2019 $5,847 $164,500 $51,700 $112,800
2018 $3,286 $164,500 $0 $0
2017 $3,230 $164,900 $0 $0
2016 $3,143 $130,100 $0 $0
2015 $3,397 $165,100 $0 $0
2014 $2,767 $155,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 19039748

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-17-3100-0014-00-5