NOT LISTED FOR SALE

517 Howard Ave Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Estimated Value: $335,000 - $396,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,284 Sq Ft
$162/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 18, 2020

Last sale price $250,000 $109 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,560 / mo

153 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Upton Middle School Rated A

About This Home

As of December 2020

Welcome home to Howard! This 4-5 bedroom, 2 full bath home has been updated beautifully and has an abundance of charm. Just a block and half from the pedestrian bridge to Lions Park Beach, nestled in a great St. Joseph neighborhood, this vacation get-away or year round home can now be yours. With nearly 2300 finished square feet, this home has great curb appeal, a large two car garage and a wonderful rear deck with a hot tub in the fenced in backyard. New granite countertops in the kitchen, updated bathrooms and a fully finished basement. Don't miss the living room fireplace or the new stainless steel appliances. Close proximity to St. Joseph High School and community parks as well. Office area could provide a 5th sleeping quarter if needed.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Petzke Team

RE/MAX by the Lake License #6502409512 Listed on: 06/05/2020

RE/MAX by the Lake

Last Buyer's Agent

The Petzke Team

RE/MAX by the Lake License #6502409512 Listed on: 06/05/2020

RE/MAX by the Lake

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,394

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 100

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement
  • Crawl Space

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,394

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

3,920 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1915
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 168.33
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 40 X 100
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2284.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3394.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1544.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • LivingArea: 2284.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 740.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 884.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 740.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 259900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 X 100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3920.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3394.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2020
Closed on
Dec 18, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
The Petzke Team
RE/MAX by the Lake
Buyer's Agent
The Petzke Team
RE/MAX by the Lake
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-10.68%
Current Estimated Value
$370,109

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$120,109
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.32%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2017
Closed on
Nov 20, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Mccausland
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Judy Bibbings
eXp Realty
List Price
$224,900
Sold Price
$216,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,400
-3.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.78%
Original Mortgage
$221,154
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$121,500
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 1996

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 1993

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 1990

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 1986

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 1985

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 1983

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 1982
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$250,000 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
$216,500 None Available
$210,000 Cti
$191,500 None Available
$108,000 None Available
$72,500 --
$68,500 --
$68,500 --
-- --
$38,000 --
$37,000 --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $221,154
Previous Owner $168,000
Previous Owner $121,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/18/2020 12/18/20 Sold $250,000 -10.7% $109 / Sq Ft
11/05/2020 11/05/20 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2020 06/05/20 For Sale $279,900 +29.3% $123 / Sq Ft
11/20/2017 11/20/17 Sold $216,500 -3.7% $95 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/02/2017 10/02/17 Pending -- -- --
09/20/2017 09/20/17 For Sale $224,900 -- $98 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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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
2026 $6,869 $121,400 $0 $0
2025 $6,692 $160,000 $0 $0
2024 $6,553 $155,500 $0 $0
2023 $6,271 $126,100 $0 $0
2022 $5,982 $104,600 $0 $0
2021 $5,895 $100,300 $20,600 $79,700
2020 $3,419 $91,500 $0 $0
2019 $3,393 $80,700 $19,500 $61,200
2018 $3,330 $80,700 $0 $0
2017 $2,819 $78,700 $0 $0
2016 $2,819 $73,800 $0 $0
2015 $2,522 $69,100 $0 $0
2014 $2,404 $65,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    The Petzke Team

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (269) 985-3354

    386 Total Sales

    The Petzke Team
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  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Michael Mccausland

    @ Properties

    (269) 429-5675

    21 Total Sales

    Michael Mccausland
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Judy Bibbings

    eXp Realty

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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Bibbings Property Group

    Keller Williams Realty Swm

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 20017214

MichRIC

APN: 11-76-1130-0011-00-4

Michigan Berrien County Saint Joseph 49085

517 Howard Ave, Saint Joseph, MI

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