$280,000
SOLD JUL 15, 2024

5147 Melmax St Norton Shores, MI 49441

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,567 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$179 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Mona Shores High School Rated A-
  • Porch
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of July 2024

Welcome to this charming move-in ready ranch home indesirable Norton Shores, Michigan. This delightful single-story residence offers three spacious bedrooms and one full bathroom, making it perfect for those seeking comfortable living.

Step inside and be greeted by a spacious kitchen that is a true chef's delight. Featuring beautiful granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an abundance of natural light, this kitchen is ideal for preparing meals and entertaining guests. Sliding doors off the kitchen lead to a lovely deck, providing seamless indoor-outdoor living and a perfect spot for summer barbecues. The home boasts a partially finished lower level that includes additional laundry facilities, complementing the convenience of the main floor laundry. This additional space offers great potential for a recreation room, home office, or extra storage.

Outside, you'll find a huge fenced-in backyard, which includes a detached storage shed, providing ample space for all your gardening tools and outdoor equipment. The underground sprinkler system ensures your lawn stays lush and green throughout the summer months.

Enjoy the comfort of central air conditioning and the convenience of a two-stall attached garage, offering plenty of room for vehicles and storage. The inviting front porch is the perfect spot to relax with a cup of coffee in the morning or unwind in the evening.

Located within the highly regarded Mona Shores School District and just a short walk from Churchill Elementary, this home is situated in a prime location.
Don't miss your chance to own this beautiful, move-in ready ranch home in Norton Shores. It's the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and charm. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin Yoder

LPT Realty License #6502401443 Listed on: 05/30/2024

LPT Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Diana Cain

RE/MAX West License #6506048493

RE/MAX West

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,214

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 138x87
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Churchill Elementary School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,214

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1967
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Partial
  • LivingArea: 1567.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 580.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 987.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 580.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 279900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: Churchill Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size Area: 0.26
  • Lot Dimensions: 138x87
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11326.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2214.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2024
Closed on
Jul 15, 2024
Sold by
Rakowski Trust
Bought by
Merewether Jeffery R
Seller's Agent
Kevin Yoder
LPT Realty
Buyer's Agent
Diana Cain
RE/MAX West
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.04%
Total Days on Market
6
Views
18
Current Estimated Value
$277,921

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,079
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.82%
Original Mortgage
$289,240
Outstanding Balance
$287,034
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$9,113
Source: Public Records

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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 $280,000 Sun Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $289,240 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2024 07/15/24 Sold $280,000 0.0% $179 / Sq Ft
06/05/2024 06/05/24 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2024 05/30/24 For Sale $279,900 -- $179 / 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
2024 $1,814 $99,900 $0 $0
2023 $1,733 $83,600 $0 $0
2022 $2,112 $73,200 $0 $0
2021 $2,052 $68,500 $0 $0
2020 $2,029 $63,800 $0 $0
2019 $1,992 $59,200 $0 $0
2018 $1,945 $58,000 $0 $0
2017 $1,900 $55,800 $0 $0
2016 $1,569 $55,800 $0 $0
2015 -- $54,000 $0 $0
2014 $1,882 $51,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $48,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24026957

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 27-847-000-0014-00