NOT LISTED FOR SALE

521 S Michigan Ave Big Rapids, MI 49307

Estimated Value: $160,777 - $181,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,766 Sq Ft
$97/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 23, 2014

Last sale price $65,000 $37 Per Sq Ft

Est. 165% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,133/month

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Wood Siding
  • Window Unit Cooling System

About This Home

As of April 2014

3 bedroom home with garage near Ferris. Zoned R-3 for student rental.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Randy Ostrander

Lake and Lodge Realty LLC License #6502354520 Listed on: 02/27/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph Bechaz Jr

Big Rapids Realty License #6501348393

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,120

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x150
  • Property is zoned r3, r3

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,766 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Michigan Basement
  • Partial Basement

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,120

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Michigan Basement, Partial
  • LivingArea: 1766.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 288.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 69900.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.0
  • Zoning Description: r3
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1120.0
  • Tax Year: 2013

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2014
Closed on
Apr 22, 2014
Sold by
Barker Jeffrey A and Foster Barker Joyce Rose
Bought by
Gload Joseph R
Seller's Agent
Randy Ostrander
Lake and Lodge Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Bechaz Jr
Big Rapids Realty
List Price
$65,000
Sold Price
$65,000
Total Days on Market
54
Current Estimated Value
$171,944

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$106,944
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2009
Sold by
Barker Jeffrey A and Foster Barker Joyce Rose
Bought by
Barker Jeffrey A and Foster Barker Joyce Rose
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
Gload Joseph R -- Corporate Title Agency
Barker Jeffrey A -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Barker Joyce Foster $40,243
Previous Owner Barker Joyce Foster $28,300
Previous Owner Barker Joyce R Foster $9,560
Previous Owner Foster Barker Joyce R $6,000
Previous Owner Foster Barker Joyce R $6,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/23/2014 04/23/14 Sold $65,000 0.0% $37 / Sq Ft
04/22/2014 04/22/14 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2014 02/27/14 For Sale $65,000 -- $37 / 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 -- $60,600 $0 $0
2023 -- $55,800 $0 $0
2022 $1,669 $46,500 $0 $0
2021 $1,669 $44,600 $0 $0
2020 -- -- $0 $0
2019 -- -- $0 $0
2018 -- -- $0 $0
2017 -- -- $0 $0
2016 -- -- $0 $0
2014 -- -- $0 $0
2013 -- -- $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Randy Ostrander

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Randy Ostrander

    Lake and Lodge Realty LLC

    (231) 250-9802

    93 Total Sales

    Randy Ostrander
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Joseph Bechaz Jr

    Big Rapids Realty

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14008724

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 5417-14-157-006

Michigan Mecosta County Big Rapids 49307

521 S Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI

This home is located at 521 S Michigan Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307 since 27 February 2014 and is currently estimated at $171,944, approximately $97 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 521 S Michigan Ave is a home located in Mecosta County with nearby schools including Big Rapids High School, Crossroads Charter Academy Elementary School, and Crossroads Charter Academy Middle/High School.

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