NOT LISTED FOR SALE

475 N Northern Light Dr Mears, MI 49436

Estimated Value: $339,138 - $442,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,216 Sq Ft
$329/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 10, 2013

Last sale price $129,900 $107 Per Sq Ft

Est. 208% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,306 / mo

993 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 400 Feet of Waterfront
  • In Ground Pool
  • Tennis Courts
  • Beach
  • Wooded Lot
  • Meeting Room

About This Home

As of May 2013

Private, deeded frontage to SILVER LAKE with this Unique 3 bed/2 bath cottage is constructed of recycled barn materials including hand hewned beam frame, half round floor joists and barn wood interior and exterior walls. Explanations of qualities such as half round stairs, hand selected and finished banister railing, red washed cabinetry loaded with character in kitchen with a breakfast bar, six inch outer walls, heavily insulated and worry free metal roofing, pine floors, white washed barn wood walls will not do this cottage justice. Association amenities include 400' of frontage on Silver Lake, sandy beach, new seawall, 2 docks, off-shore mooring, lake swimming, club house, pool plus shuffle board and tennis courts. Excellent Vacation and rental income area. Please make an appointment t o view this awesome cottage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dodie Stark

Coldwell Banker Anchor-Hart License #6502353942 Listed on: 08/07/2010

Coldwell Banker Anchor-Hart

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Trevino

Five Star Real Estate Whitehall License #6501361265

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,003

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Lot Details

  • 16,596 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70 x 283 x 70 x 272
  • 400 Feet of Waterfront
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $47 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,216 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Water Access
  • Property is near a lake
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System

Community Details

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Indoor Pool

Additional Features

  • Meeting Room

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,003

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0.38 Acres

HOA Fees

$47 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Other
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2008
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 115.05
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 70 x 283 x 70 x 272
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1216.0
  • General Property Info:Design: Other
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2003.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 400.0
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Roofing:Metal: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Pool:OutdoorInground: Yes
  • Heat Type:Baseboard: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1216.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Floor, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 1216.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Porch(es)
  • List Price: 139900.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Pool Features: Outdoor/Inground
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Silver Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area, Indoor Pool, Meeting Room, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 560.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 560.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Indoor Pool: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Meeting Room: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Tennis Court(s)2: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.38
  • Lot Size Area: 0.38
  • Lot Dimensions: 70 x 283 x 70 x 272
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16596.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2003.0
  • Tax Year: 2012

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$399,535

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,500
Outstanding Balance
$290,410
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$109,125

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2010
Closed on
May 10, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dodie Stark
Coldwell Banker Anchor-Hart
Buyer's Agent
Julie Trevino
Five Star Real Estate Whitehall
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$129,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-25.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2006
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$345,000 Lakeshore Title Llc
$180,000 Chicago Title
-- None Available
-- Oceana Land Title Agency Inc
$14,000 Oceana Land Title Agency Inc
$15,000 Oceana Land Title Agency Inc
$80,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $310,500
Closed $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/10/2013 05/10/13 Sold $129,900 -25.7% $107 / Sq Ft
04/26/2013 04/26/13 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2010 08/07/10 For Sale $174,900 -- $144 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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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 $1,354 $147,400 $147,400 $0
2024 $1,321 $124,800 $124,800 $0
2023 $2,289 $107,300 $107,300 $0
2022 $2,289 $84,900 $0 $0
2021 $2,246 $78,700 $78,700 $0
2020 $2,197 $84,900 $84,900 $0
2019 $2,184 $101,500 $0 $0
2018 $2,035 $88,400 $0 $0
2017 $2,035 $89,000 $0 $0
2016 -- $43,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $43,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dodie Stark

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Dodie Stark

    Coldwell Banker Anchor-Hart

    (231) 873-3400

    44 Total Sales

    Dodie Stark
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  • Julie Trevino

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Julie Trevino

    Five Star Real Estate Whitehall

    (231) 301-1494

    64 Total Sales

    Julie Trevino
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 10037252

MichRIC

APN: 006-310-076-00

Michigan Oceana County Mears 49436

475 N Northern Light Dr, Mears, MI

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