$394,900
SOLD MAR 19, 2025

4974 W Taft Rd Saint Johns, MI 48879

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,451 Sq Ft
3.07 Acres

Recently Sold

$161 Per Sq Ft

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • Pole Barn
  • Private Yard
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to 4974 W Taft Rd, St. Johns, MI! This beautiful two-story, 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom Motz home is situated on 3.07-acres with a 32 x 48 polebarn in the St. Johns School District. This home boasts a classic layout with well-defined spaces, offering an ideal balance of flow and privacy between rooms. The upper level features a spacious primary suite, a second bedroom, a second full bath, and the convenience of an upstairs laundry room. On the main level, you'll find well-appointed living areas, including an eat-in kitchen, a formal dining room, and a cozy living room with a bay window. The main level also includes a third bedroom, a third full bath, a dedicated office, and a large mudroom with direct access to the two-car garage. The finished lower level offers a recreational room, a bonus room, and an impressive 600 sq. ft. of storage space. Numerous updates have been made throughout the home, including brand-new windows, new furnace, upgraded electrical system, and a recently installed septic tank. Outside, the property is a nature lover's dream, featuring a fenced area, a nature area that attracts abundant wildlife, and mature trees, including pines, crab apples, red maple, and plum. The 32x48 pole barn is cemented with electric service, floor drains, and a 10-foot door, providing endless possibilities for storage or hobbies. Located just 7 miles from US27 and St. Johns, and only 30 minutes from Lansing, this property offers an ideal location for easy commuting. *Lot lines are estimated, some pictures are virtually staged.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patti Warnke

Patti Warnke Real Estate Group License #6502431699 Listed on: 02/06/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Lindsay Gallegos

RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals License #6501435777

RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,023

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 3.07 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Rural
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Chandelier
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Fire Pit
  • Pole Barn

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Office

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,023

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Current Use: Primary
  • Tax Year: 2544
  • Levels: Two
  • Parking Features Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.07
  • Lot Size: undefinedxundefined
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1926.0
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Living Area: 2451.0
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Dimensions: undefinedxundefined
  • General Property Info:Above Grade Finished Area: 1926.0
  • General Property Info:Total Livable Area: 2451.0
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 2: 2
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 1: 1
  • Rooms:Dining Room2: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room2: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Other Structures:Pole Barn: Yes
  • Levels:Two2: Yes
  • Location Legal Info:Real Estate Owned: No
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Rooms:Family Room2: Yes
  • Fencing:Chain Link: Yes
  • Fencing:Partial2: Yes
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Utilities:High Speed Internet Available: Yes
  • View:Neighborhood: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Improvements:Formal Dining Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Upper Level: Yes
  • Foundation Details:Concrete Perimeter: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Rooms:Office: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type:County Road: Yes
  • View:Panoramic: Yes
  • Utilities:Electricity Connected: Yes
  • View:Rural: Yes
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • General Property Info:Building Area Total SqFt: 3057.0
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Sump Pump, Walk-Up Access
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane
  • EntryLocation: Front Door
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room: 7
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Office Level: First
  • Other Level: Basement
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Insulated Windows
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 525.0
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Basement:Interior Entry: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:None4: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Basement:Partially Finished: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes
  • Interior Features:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Basement:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Appliances:Free-Standing Electric Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Natural Woodwork: Yes
  • Appliances:Free-Standing Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes
  • Community Features:None24: Yes
  • Interior Features:Chandelier: Yes
  • Basement:Walk-Up Access: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • ExteriorFeatures: Fire Pit, Private Yard
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Partial
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Rectangular Lot
  • OtherStructures: Pole Barn
  • RoadFrontageType: County Road
  • RoadSurfaceType: Gravel
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch
  • View: Neighborhood, Panoramic, Rural
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Lot Features:Front Yard2: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Covered: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fire Pit: Yes
  • Window Features:Bay Window(s): Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Lot Features:Rectangular Lot: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Garage Faces Side
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Side: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Electric Range, Microwave, Water Softener Owned, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • LaundryFeatures: Laundry Room, Upper Level
  • Utilities: High Speed Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Cable Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Propane: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: None
  • Association Amenities: None
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Amenities:None12: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: St. Johns

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 133685.64
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Carrier Route: 9578
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2023.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2025
Closed on
Mar 19, 2025
Sold by
Weinberg Kevin and Weinberg Kendra
Bought by
White Lorraine and White Christian
Seller's Agent
Patti Warnke
Patti Warnke Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Lindsay Gallegos
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
List Price
$394,900
Sold Price
$394,900
Total Days on Market
30
Views
21

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-28.83%
Original Mortgage
$394,900
Outstanding Balance
$394,900
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$28,473

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2011
Sold by
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp
Bought by
Weinberg Kevin and Weinberg Kendra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,050
Interest Rate
4.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2010
Sold by
Hammond Richard A and Hammond Doreen L
Bought by
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $394,900 Ata National Title Group
Corporate Deed $139,000 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $149,400 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $394,900 VA
Previous Owner $167,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $143,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $8,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $132,050 New Conventional
Previous Owner $45,900 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $208,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $26,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $97,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $56,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $55,500 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/19/2025 03/19/25 Sold $394,900 0.0% $161 / Sq Ft
02/09/2025 02/09/25 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2025 02/06/25 For Sale $394,900 0.0% $161 / Sq Ft
01/17/2025 01/17/25 Pending -- -- --
01/10/2025 01/10/25 For Sale $394,900 -- $161 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

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 $2,280 $134,200 $17,200 $117,000
2023 $2,280 $123,000 $0 $0
2022 $936 $114,300 $18,000 $96,300
2021 $2,280 $100,400 $15,300 $85,100
2020 $2,280 $91,400 $17,300 $74,100
2019 $883 $83,300 $14,000 $69,300
2018 $2,122 $85,900 $14,000 $71,900
2017 -- $81,400 $13,900 $67,500
2016 -- $80,400 $12,800 $67,600
2015 -- $75,500 $0 $0
2011 -- $85,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 285685

Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

APN: 020-036-200-018-00