NOT LISTED FOR SALE

481 Buffalo Rd Galien, MI 49113

Estimated Value: $254,000 - $386,737

1 Bed
1 Bath
672 Sq Ft
$488/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 08, 2019

Last sale price $90,000 $134 Per Sq Ft

Est. 265% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,053/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 17.55 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Hilly Lot
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of November 2019

Looking for land close to Chicago with a Beautiful place to Build? This is it! This parcel has 17.55 gorgeous aces full of rolling trees and hills. There is even a small home that could be used as a camping cabin or getaway during construction. There is a second 2-story (~1000') home on the property that hasn't been used for several years and is most likely a tear-down. There are even ~5 tillable acres that are being rented out for ~$510 / year.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim O'Leary

Michigan Lake & Land LLC License #6504362071 Listed on: 09/20/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren Capron

The Collective Home Group License #6501407814

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,629

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 17.55 Acre Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Hilly Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 672 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Farming

  • Tillable Land

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,629

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1900
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 223.07
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 672.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1628.67
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Wall Unit(s): Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Lot Description:Rolling Hills: Yes
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Heat Type:Baseboard: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Lot Description:Tillable: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 672.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 672.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 149900.0
  • Lot Features: Tillable, Wooded, Rolling Hills
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 17.55
  • Lot Size Area: 17.55
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 764478.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1628.67
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2020
Sold by
Oatsvall Ronald
Bought by
Berrien County Rental Properties Llc
Current Estimated Value
$328,184

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2019
Closed on
Nov 18, 2019
Sold by
Olmstead Mildred F
Bought by
Oatsvall Ron
Seller's Agent
Tim O'Leary
Michigan Lake & Land LLC
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Capron
The Collective Home Group
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$90,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,900
-39.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.12%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2019
Closed on
Nov 8, 2019
Sold by
Olmestead Mildred F and Olmestead Dale B
Bought by
Oatsvall Ron
Seller's Agent
Tim O'Leary
Michigan Lake & Land LLC
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Capron
The Collective Home Group
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$90,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,900
-39.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 1984
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Berrien County Rental Properties Llc -- None Available
Oatsvall Ron $90,000 First American Title
Oatsvall Ron $90,000 Accommodation
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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/08/2019 11/08/19 Sold $90,000 -40.0% $134 / Sq Ft
10/08/2019 10/08/19 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2019 09/20/19 For Sale $149,900 -- $223 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $4,167 $156,000 $0 $0
2024 $1,033 $137,300 $0 $0
2023 $984 $117,700 $0 $0
2022 $937 $109,700 $0 $0
2021 $3,638 $83,400 $27,500 $55,900
2020 $3,370 $78,100 $0 $0
2019 $1,609 $98,400 $39,600 $58,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Tim O'Leary

    Michigan Lake & Land LLC

    (269) 422-1111

    45 Total Sales

    Tim O'Leary
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  • Lauren Capron

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Lauren Capron

    The Collective Home Group

    (269) 697-3100

    87 Total Sales

    Lauren Capron
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 19046189

MichRIC

APN: 11-09-0012-0002-00-3

Michigan Berrien County Galien 49113

481 Buffalo Rd, Galien, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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