NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5000 Scottdale Rd Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Estimated Value: $775,000 - $909,995

6 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,135 Sq Ft
$207/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 1, 2020

Last sale price $570,000 $138 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,109 / mo

129 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 25 Feet of Waterfront
  • Guest House
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Upton Middle School Rated A
  • Barn
  • 2.48 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of September 2020

Impressive country estate home nestled on a 2.48-acre lush setting with pond in desirable St. Joseph Schools, Royalton Twp. This custom home delivers a smooth comfortable floor plan with hardwood floors, recent updates and impressive finishes throughout. Currently being run as a Bed & Breakfast (Dove Nest). Nice size kitchen with snack bar flows into the spacious dining area and living room with field stone fireplace. Boasts three levels of living with over 4,000 SF Living space 6/7 bedrooms & 5.1 baths. Features include: lower level in-law suite, upper level three bedroom suites plus extra room that could be a study or den, main floor provides two large bedrooms plus study. Now add a GUEST HOUSE with another 3 Bedrooms 2.1 Baths and 1680 sf living space, PLUS Barn, outbuildings and you have the perfect place to call home. Could lend itself to a variety of uses or as an estate type home. Located close to everything, Lake Michigan, wineries, restaurants Harbor Shores and Silver Beach.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wortman Real Estate Group

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506044879 Listed on: 11/01/2019

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Last Buyer's Agent

Benjamin Stephen

Cressy & Everett Real Estate License #6501407350

Cressy & Everett Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,451

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 2.48 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 300x360x300x360
  • Home fronts a pond
  • 25 Feet of Waterfront
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,135 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Pond
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • Phone Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Guest House
  • Barn

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,451

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

2.48 Acres

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1980
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 189.56
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 300x360x300x360
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 4135.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3451.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 25.0
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Landscape:Terraced Yard: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Landscape:Decor Pond: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 3160.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Other Structures:Barn: Yes
  • Other Structures:Guest House: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 4135.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 599000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Barn(s), Guest House
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Pond
  • Waterfront Features: Pond, Stream/Creek
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 4.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 2.48
  • Lot Size Area: 2.48
  • Lot Dimensions: 300x360x300x360
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 108029.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3451.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2019
Closed on
Sep 1, 2020
Sold by
Nelson John E
Bought by
Sturgill Dennis L and Sturgill Elizabeth A
Seller's Agent
Wortman Real Estate Group
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Benjamin Stephen
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$570,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-4.84%
Current Estimated Value
$853,999

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$283,999
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.45%
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Outstanding Balance
$221,762
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$632,237

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2020
Sold by
Nelson John E
Bought by
Nelson John E and Nelson Jitkaj

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2019
Sold by
John Nelson
Bought by
Nelson John E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2010
Sold by
Nelson John Elmer
Bought by
Nelson John and Nelson Jitka

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2008
Sold by
Nelson John Elmer and Nelson Marilyn Rae
Bought by
Nelson John Elmer

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 1980
Source: Public Records
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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
Sturgill Dennis L $570,000 Accommodation
Sturgill Dennis L $570,000 First American Title
Nelson John E -- None Available
Nelson John E -- None Listed On Document
Nelson John E -- None Available
Nelson John -- None Available
Nelson John Elmer -- None Available
-- $5,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sturgill Dennis L $320,000
Closed Sturgill Dennis L $320,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/01/2020 09/01/20 Sold $570,000 -4.8% $138 / Sq Ft
03/09/2020 03/09/20 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2019 11/01/19 For Sale $599,000 -- $145 / 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 $6,925 $440,100 $0 $0
2024 $5,725 $340,900 $0 $0
2023 $5,453 $298,800 $0 $0
2022 $5,193 $265,200 $0 $0
2021 $6,093 $247,700 $22,000 $225,700
2020 $3,512 $151,100 $0 $0
2019 $3,452 $137,900 $20,400 $117,500
2018 $3,388 $137,900 $0 $0
2017 $3,350 $136,100 $0 $0
2016 $3,253 $135,100 $0 $0
2015 $3,197 $142,300 $0 $0
2014 $2,602 $132,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Wortman Real Estate Group

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Wortman Real Estate Group

    @ Properties

    (269) 930-2250

    38 in this area

    388 Total Sales

    Wortman Real Estate Group
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  • Benjamin Stephen

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Benjamin Stephen

    Cressy & Everett Real Estate

    (269) 208-9076

    8 in this area

    200 Total Sales

    Benjamin Stephen
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 19053320

MichRIC

APN: 11-17-0019-0004-01-6

Michigan Berrien County Saint Joseph 49085

5000 Scottdale Rd, Saint Joseph, MI

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