NOT LISTED FOR SALE

493 Merritt Ln Birmingham, MI 48009

Estimated Value: $596,867 - $693,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,577 Sq Ft
$405/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 29, 2019

Last sale price $365,000 $231 Per Sq Ft

Est. 75% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,990/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Pierce Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Porch

About This Home

As of May 2019

Impeccably maintained ranch on peaceful cul-de-sac in one of Birmingham’s most desirable neighborhoods. Situated on a large private, fenced yard with professional landscaping, gutters (2017) & newly built garage. This home boasts a fantastic floor plan with hardwoods throughout, custom white kitchen with updated appliances (2017), four season sunroom with cathedral ceilings, living area with natural fireplace, updated bath features jetted tub and large stand-up shower. Enjoy plenty of storage, custom built-ins, and California Closets. Big ticket items are taken care of brand-new HVAC (2018). Move right in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Caitlin Rosso

Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham License #6502391167 Listed on: 03/24/2019

Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Timlin

RE/MAX Classic License #6501287992

RE/MAX Classic

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1953 | Remodeled in 2000

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 43x154x21x130x104
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Irregular Lot

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,577 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Merritt Homes Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1935201028
  • $12,000 Seller Concession

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1953 | Remodeled in 2000

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Ranch
  • Architecture Level: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Year Renovated: 2000
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, High Spd Internet Avail, Jetted Tub, Wet Bar
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Natural
  • Fireplace Locations: Living Room
  • Room Count: 12
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Finished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range/Stove, Washer
  • Sq Ft Combined: 3012
  • Sq Ft Lower Floor: 1435
  • Total Sq Ft: 1577
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 1435

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Fenced
  • Foundation Materials: Block
  • Frontage Feet: 43
  • Porch Type: Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 Car
  • Garage Features: Detached, Door Opener, Electricity
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)
  • Laundry Facilities: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Birmingham

Lot Info

  • List Price per Acre: 1734782.6087
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Level
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 43X154X21X130X104
  • Parcel Number: 1935201028

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 7597.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 1924.0000
  • Total Tax: 9521.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Birmingham

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2019
Closed on
May 29, 2019
Sold by
Martin Roy C and Martin Elizabeth A
Bought by
Sudz Martin J and Tang Hong Xia
Seller's Agent
Caitlin Rosso
Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Timlin
RE/MAX Classic
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$365,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-8.52%
Current Estimated Value
$638,217

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$273,217
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.57%
Original Mortgage
$292,000
Outstanding Balance
$198,103
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$451,564

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2017
Closed on
Aug 1, 2017
Sold by
Glsela Von Storch Trust
Bought by
Martin Roy C and Martin Elizabeth A
Seller's Agent
Anita Barratt
Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham
Buyer's Agent
Caitlin Rosso
Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham
List Price
$428,000
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$43,000
-10.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2013
Sold by
Vonstorch Gisela
Bought by
Vonstorch Gisela and Gisela Von Storch Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2012
Sold by
Vonstorch Gisela and Gisela Von Storch Trust
Bought by
Vonstorch Gisela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$152,082
Interest Rate
3.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2006
Sold by
Vonstorch Gisela
Bought by
Gisela Von Storch Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1980
Sold by
Gisela Von Storch Trust
Bought by
Vonstorch Gisela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sudz Martin J $365,000 None Available
Martin Roy C $385,000 None Available
Vonstorch Gisela -- None Available
Vonstorch Gisela -- None Available
Gisela Von Storch Trust -- Devon Title Agency
Vonstorch Gisela -- Devon Title Agency
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sudz Martin J $292,000
Previous Owner Vonstorch Gisela $152,082
Previous Owner Vonstorch Gisela $165,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2019 05/29/19 Sold $365,000 -8.5% $231 / Sq Ft
04/27/2019 04/27/19 Pending -- -- --
03/24/2019 03/24/19 For Sale $399,000 +3.6% $253 / Sq Ft
08/01/2017 08/01/17 Sold $385,000 -3.6% $244 / Sq Ft
07/14/2017 07/14/17 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2017 07/14/17 Price Changed $399,500 -4.9% $253 / Sq Ft
07/12/2017 07/12/17 Price Changed $419,900 -0.7% $266 / Sq Ft
06/12/2017 06/12/17 Price Changed $423,000 -1.2% $268 / Sq Ft
04/17/2017 04/17/17 For Sale $428,000 -- $271 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

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
2024 $7,079 $207,840 $0 $0
2023 $6,827 $199,210 $0 $0
2022 $7,359 $190,750 $0 $0
2021 $7,567 $188,210 $0 $0
2020 $6,904 $190,060 $0 $0
2019 $7,739 $187,890 $0 $0
2018 $9,522 $180,430 $0 $0
2017 $5,267 $171,500 $0 $0
2016 $5,277 $162,260 $0 $0
2015 -- $151,710 $0 $0
2014 -- $126,850 $0 $0
2011 -- $119,550 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Caitlin Rosso

    Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham

    (248) 644-6700

    1 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    Caitlin Rosso
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  • Patricia Timlin

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Patricia Timlin

    RE/MAX

    (248) 646-5000

    30 Total Sales

    Patricia Timlin
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  • Anita Barratt

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Anita Barratt

    Max Broock, REALTORS®-Birmingham

    (248) 563-2756

    7 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Anita Barratt
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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 219023746

Realcomp

APN: 19-35-201-028

Michigan Oakland County Birmingham 48009

493 Merritt Ln, Birmingham, MI

This home is located at 493 Merritt Ln, Birmingham, MI 48009 since 24 March 2019 and is currently estimated at $638,217, approximately $404 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 493 Merritt Ln is a home located in Oakland County with nearby schools including Pierce Elementary School, Derby Middle School, and Ernest W. Seaholm High School.

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