$225,000
SOLD AUG 15, 2019

5100 Post Office Row Brooklyn, MI 49230

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,514 Sq Ft
0.65 Acres

Recently Sold

$149 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Waterfront
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2019

NEW PRICE!!If you're looking for a log cabin straight out of a fairy tale, here it is at a fantastic price. With over $150,000 in updates, this lake house was completely renovated in 2003. Sitting on .65 acres with frontage on Sweezey Lake,exterior updates include volleyball court, new docks, paddle boat and canoe. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the entry level - from the kitchen with granite counter tops and hickory cabinetry to the living room with cathedral ceiling, field stone fireplace and the dining area with spectacular views of the lake. Entry-level half bath. Adorable loft accommodates bed and dressers for a non-conforming bedroom. Lower level has spacious family room with second fireplace, ceramic tile floors, full bath with tub/shower and sleeping area (bunk beds included included) for a second non-conforming bedroom. Laundry room with washer/dryer, deep sink and storage. New screened porch with attached shed adds over 600 sq ft of living space. Deck off dining area, perfect for summer entertaining. Additional shed for gardening. New roof- 2007, furnace, A/C, H2O heater- 2009-2011. This lake home is move-in ready and has been lovingly maintained and renovated since 2001., Rec Room: Finished

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patti Eddy

The Charles Reinhart Company License #6501292433 Listed on: 05/29/2019

The Charles Reinhart Company

Last Buyer's Agent

No Member

Non Member Sales

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,752

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.65 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 45 x 460
  • Waterfront
  • The property's road front is unimproved

HOA Fees

  • $4 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,514 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,752

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$4 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 45 x 460
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1514.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2752.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Additional Items:Water SoftenerOwned: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Outbuildings:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Windows:Skylight(s): Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1514.0
  • Additional Items:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Additional Items:Tile Floor: Yes
  • Additional Items:Vaulted Ceilings: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Floor, Water Softener/Owned, Wood Floor
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 1514.0
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.5
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Log, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Deck(s)
  • List Price: 245000.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Water Body Name: Sweezy Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Log: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features:Additional Parking: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 45.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: No
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 45.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • General Property Info:Association Contact: 410-987-4649
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.65
  • Lot Size Area: 0.65
  • Lot Dimensions: 45 x 460
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 28314.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2752.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 18, 2019
Closed on
Aug 7, 2019
Sold by
Smolinski Frank M and Smolinski Susan J
Bought by
Fahle Mark and Fahle Katrina
Seller's Agent
All Agents Non MLS
Non Reciprocal Counties/Nonmls
Buyer's Agent
Desiree Thomas
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
List Price
$245,000
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-8.16%
Current Estimated Value
$301,256

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$76,256
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.74%
Original Mortgage
$202,500
Outstanding Balance
$178,501
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$118,056

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2001
Sold by
Morris Gerald D and Morris Carolyn
Bought by
Smolinski Frank M and Smolinski Susan J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$166,500
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 1991
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $225,000 Preferred Ttl Agcy Of Ann Ab
Warranty Deed $185,000 --
Warranty Deed $35,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $202,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $166,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/18/2019 12/18/19 For Sale $245,000 +8.9% $1,276 / Sq Ft
08/19/2019 08/19/19 Sold $225,000 0.0% $1,172 / Sq Ft
08/15/2019 08/15/19 Sold $225,000 -13.5% $149 / Sq Ft
08/07/2019 08/07/19 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2019 07/10/19 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2019 05/29/19 For Sale $260,000 -- $172 / 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 $4,768 $138,800 $138,800 $0
2024 $3,780 $106,600 $106,600 $0
2023 $3,600 $101,400 $101,400 $0
2022 $4,301 $88,600 $88,600 $0
2021 $4,326 $88,000 $88,000 $0
2020 $3,586 $91,500 $0 $0
2019 $2,811 $85,900 $0 $0
2018 $2,752 $73,700 $0 $0
2017 $479 $73,800 $0 $0
2016 $0 $70,500 $70,500 $0
2015 -- $69,100 $69,100 $0
2014 -- $65,650 $0 $0
2013 -- $65,650 $65,650 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23110003

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 000-15-35-454-004-00