NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5052 N Birch Ave Fountain, MI 49410

Estimated Value: $486,915 - $549,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,400 Sq Ft
$214/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 25, 2020

Last sale price $340,000 $142 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,277/month

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Wet Bar

About This Home

As of November 2020

Looking for the hard to find water front home? Here is a Ford Lake Finest. This home has 2 BR and 2 BA up with 1-2 BR and 1 BA down. The upstairs features Quartz counters, hickory floors, a stone fireplace and a wonderful master suite. The downstairs entertainment area includes a wood burning stove, a family room and a wet bar with sliding doors leading out to an oversize deck with great water views. This home is located on the South end of the lake in a protected bay and has wonderful fishing along with all the things this fantastic All Sports lake has to offer. Call today before it is too late!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Foley

Coldwell Banker Professionals ALM Ludington License #6502383202 Listed on: 10/08/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Chad Haskin

Five Star Real Estate (Main)

Five Star Real Estate (Main)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,845

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 72x215x81x191
  • Private Waterfront
  • 81 Feet of Waterfront
  • The property's road front is unimproved
  • Property is zoned Res., Res.

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Freezer

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,845

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1995
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 72x215x81x191
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2400.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2845.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Res.
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 81.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Additional Items:GasWood Stove: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wet Bar: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1200.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Gas/Wood Stove, Wet Bar, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2400.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 1200.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1200.0
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1200.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 354900.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Ford Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Cable Connected, Broadband
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6
  • Lot Size Area: 0.6
  • Lot Dimensions: 72x215x81x191
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 26263.0
  • Zoning Description: Res.
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2845.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2020
Closed on
Nov 30, 2020
Sold by
Ronald D Benson T
Bought by
Ronald Ronald D and Ronald L T
Seller's Agent
Jim Foley
Coldwell Banker Professionals ALM Ludington
Buyer's Agent
Chad Haskin
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$354,900
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-4.2%
Current Estimated Value
$514,729

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$174,729
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.10%
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Outstanding Balance
$243,143
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$271,586

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2020
Closed on
Nov 25, 2020
Sold by
Ronald Ronald D and Ronald L T
Bought by
Gravlin Steven and Gravlin Wendy
Seller's Agent
Jim Foley
Coldwell Banker Professionals ALM Ludington
Buyer's Agent
Chad Haskin
Five Star Real Estate (Main)
List Price
$354,900
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-4.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Outstanding Balance
$243,143
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$271,586

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2010
Sold by
Benson Ronald D and Benson Linda
Bought by
Benson Ronald D and Benson Linda J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$163,000
Interest Rate
4.78%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2008
Sold by
Benson Ronald D and Benson Linda
Bought by
Bension Ronald D and Bension Linda J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$182,000
Interest Rate
6.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2006
Sold by
Frye Joseph L and Frye Shirley A
Bought by
Benson Ronald D and Benson Linda J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2006
Sold by
Benson Ronald D and Ronald D Benson Trust
Bought by
Benson Ronald D and Benson Linda

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1993
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ronald Ronald D -- None Available
Gravlin Steven $340,000 None Available
Benson Ronald D -- None Available
Bension Ronald D -- None Available
Benson Ronald D -- None Available
Benson Ronald D $260,000 Lakeshore Land And Title
Benson Ronald D -- None Available
-- $30,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gravlin Steven $272,000
Previous Owner Benson Ronald D $163,000
Previous Owner Benson Ronald D $182,000
Previous Owner Benson Ronald D $180,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/25/2020 11/25/20 Sold $340,000 -4.2% $142 / Sq Ft
10/08/2020 10/08/20 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2020 10/08/20 For Sale $354,900 -- $148 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan 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
2025 $5,739 $234,900 $234,900 $0
2024 -- $214,900 $214,900 $0
2023 -- $189,200 $189,200 $0
2022 -- $129,079 $0 $0
2021 -- $111,700 $0 $0
2020 -- -- $0 $0
2019 -- -- $0 $0
2018 -- -- $0 $0
2017 -- -- $0 $0
2016 -- -- $0 $0
2015 -- -- $0 $0
2013 -- -- $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20042251

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 012-549-019-00