NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4397 Arborvitae Dr Honor, MI 49640

Estimated Value: $771,491 - $917,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,764 Sq Ft
$468/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 19, 2014

Last sale price $350,000 $198 Per Sq Ft

Est. 136% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,447/month

722 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Private Dock
  • Sandy Beach
  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Guest House
  • Cape Cod Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2014

Almost like sitting on the water in the living room at this nicely remodeled lakefront home. Sweeping views from the lakeside deck perfect for entertaining. 90 feet of sandy private waterfront. Great room w/hardwood floors, fireplace & 3 sunny window walls. Updated kitchen with corian counters. Upstairs with bedroom & loft. Separate 10 x 16 living space can be used as an office, sleeping space or playroom. Also a 22x24 two stall garage plus a garden shed for all the toys. Updated roof & furnace. Nice location at the west end of the lake. Enjoy the sun all day long. Canoe or kayak from here to Lake Michigan beaches. Big Platte is an all sports lake know for boating, fishing & swimming. Next to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park voted the most beautiful spot in America on "Good morning America". Call for appt.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Stapleton

Stapleton Realty Listed on: 03/23/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Christine Stapleton

Stapleton Realty Listed on: 03/23/2012

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 90 x 125
  • Private Waterfront
  • 90 Feet of Waterfront
  • Sandy Beach
  • Level Lot
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,764 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Loft
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Private Dock
  • Deck
  • Shed

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

Overview

  • Wordens Resort Community

Recreation

  • Water Sports

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story, Cape Cod
  • Estimated Year Built: 1959
  • Construction: Frame, Timber Frame
  • Private Shared: Private
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Year Renovated: 2006

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Interior Amenities: Skylights, Foyer Entrance, Loft
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 11.2x9.4, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 11.4x9.2, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 16x11.3, On Level: Upper Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 16x11, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 12x10, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Wood
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 11x10, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 30x14, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Wood
  • Range: R 15W
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 1764

Exterior Features

  • Additional Buildings: Garden/Storage Shed, Guest House
  • Body Of Water: Big Platte Lake
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Exterior Finish: Wood
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Number Of Acres: 0.26
  • Road: Public Maintained, Blacktop
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Features: Priv Frontage (Wtr Side), Inland Lake, All Sports, Water View, Private Dock, Sandy Bottom, Sandy Shoreline
  • Waterfront Frontage: 90

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Primary Garage: Detached, Door Opener

Utilities

  • Fireplaces And Stoves: Fireplace(s)
  • Heating Cooling Types: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Holding Tank/Pump & Haul
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Cable Internet
  • Water: Private Well

Association/Amenities

  • Development Name: Wordens Resort

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 25+
  • Deeded Waterfront: Yes
  • Land Features: Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 90 x 125
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Parcel Description: Subdivision
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Residential, Rental History

MLS Schools

  • School District: Benzie County Central Schools

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2003
Sold by
Cobleigh Glen D
Bought by
Johnson James S and Johnson Susan L
Current Estimated Value
$824,873

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$30,000
Outstanding Balance
$13,956
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$810,917
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Johnson James S $395,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Johnson James S $30,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/19/2014 05/19/14 Sold $350,000 -17.6% $198 / Sq Ft
03/15/2014 03/15/14 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2012 03/23/12 For Sale $425,000 -- $241 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

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 $1,959 $315,700 $0 $0
2024 $19 $268,200 $0 $0
2023 $1,829 $239,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Christine Stapleton

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Christine Stapleton

    Stapleton Realty

    (231) 499-2306

    195 Total Sales

    Christine Stapleton
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Map

Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1734206

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 10-245-017-00

Michigan Benzie County Honor 49617

4397 Arborvitae Dr, Honor, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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