James Ray
Select RE Prof - James Ray & Associates
(810) 250-4571
110 Total Sales
1 in Birmingham
$350,000 Price
487 Willits St Birmingham, MI 48009
Birmingham AreaEstimated Value: $1,639,152
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,408
Sq Ft
$1,164/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Deck
- Wet Bar
- Pierce Elementary School Rated A
- No HOA
- 5-minute walk to Shain Park
About This Home
As of March 2016HISTORICAL HOME LISTED AND SOLD SAME DAY!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Bham License #6501095673 Listed on: 03/21/2016
Last Buyer's Agent
Julie Smith
The Agency Hall & Hunter License #6501393239
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
Year Built
- Built in 1910 | Remodeled in 1992
Lot Details
- 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 80x100
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Poured Concrete
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,408 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- Gas Fireplace
- Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Willet's Add Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 1925356008
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 20, 2017
Sold by
Martin Susan
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 21, 2016
Closed on
Mar 28, 2016
Sold by
Melvin P Shaw Revocable Trust
Bought by
Martin Susan
Seller's Agent
Kathy Wilson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Bham
Buyer's Agent
Julie Smith
The Agency Hall & Hunter
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-4.35%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.87%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 18, 2015
Sold by
Shaw Melvin P
Bought by
Shaw Melvin P and Melvin P Shaw Revocable Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 11, 2013
Sold by
Shaw Melvin P and Walker Ann
Bought by
Shaw Melvin P
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 13, 2004
Sold by
Shaw Melvin P
Bought by
Miller Shaw Bernetta and The Bernetta Miller Shaw Revocable Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$797,300
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 9, 2003
Sold by
Shaw Melvin P and Miller Shaw Bernetta
Bought by
Miller Shaw Bernetta and Bernetta Miller Shaw Revocable Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$470,000
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 25, 2000
Sold by
Miller-Shaw Bernetta
Bought by
Shaw Melvin P
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 16, 1999
Sold by
Miller-Shaw Bernetta
Bought by
Miller-Shaw Bernetta
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 17, 1998
Sold by
Shaw Bernetta Miller
Bought by
Shaw Melvin
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 7, 1998
Sold by
Millershaw Bernetta
Bought by
Bernetta Miller Shaw Tr
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 22, 1996
Sold by
Shaw Bernetta Miller
Bought by
Shaw Bernetta Miller
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | None Available | ||
| Martin Susan | $1,100,000 | Devonshire Title Co | |
| Shaw Melvin P | -- | Attorney | |
| Shaw Melvin P | -- | None Available | |
| Shaw Melvin P | -- | Best Title Co | |
| Miller Shaw Bernetta | -- | Best Title Co | |
| Miller Shaw Bernetta | -- | -- | |
| Shaw Melvin P | -- | -- | |
| Miller-Shaw Bernetta | -- | -- | |
| Shaw Melvin | -- | -- | |
| Bernetta Miller Shaw Tr | -- | -- | |
| Shaw Bernetta Miller | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $600,000 | ||
| Closed | Martin Susan | $444,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Shaw Melvin P | $780,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Shaw Melvin P | $695,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Shaw Melvin P | $797,300 | |
| Previous Owner | Shaw Melvin P | $470,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/28/2016 03/28/16 | Sold | $1,100,000 | -4.3% | $781 / Sq Ft |
| 03/21/2016 03/21/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/21/2016 03/21/16 | For Sale | $1,150,000 | -- | $817 / Sq Ft |
Source: Realcomp
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 | $19,790 | $695,320 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $19,365 | $632,160 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $18,556 | $588,840 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $19,895 | $569,650 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $20,071 | $540,560 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $17,040 | $515,350 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $24,267 | $506,890 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $23,982 | $454,650 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $23,839 | $445,110 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $13,897 | $438,910 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | -- | $419,590 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $363,320 | $0 | $0 |
| 2011 | -- | $291,080 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Kathy Wilson
Seller's Agent in 2016
Kathy Wilson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Bham
(248) 321-8700
60 Total Sales
-
JS
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Julie Smith
The Agency Hall & Hunter
-
Sarah Cameron
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2016
Sarah Cameron
The Agency Hall & Hunter
(248) 895-7864
58 Total Sales
Map
Source: Realcomp
MLS Number: 216028263
APN: 19-25-356-008
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