NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5238 Fern Ave Grand Blanc, MI 48439

Estimated Value: $260,356 - $292,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,652 Sq Ft
$165/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 06, 2019

Last sale price $194,900 $118 Per Sq Ft

Est. 40% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,743/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Anderson Elementary School Rated A-
  • Ground Level Unit
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of December 2019

Beautiful Cape Cod home in Grand Blanc where you can sip your morning coffee on the covered porch. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2263 sq. ft. w/finished basement... there's so much to love about this home that you need to see in person. Firelit living room, spacious kitchen with pantry, dining room walks out to large deck on corner lot. 1st floor master suite has full bathroom with tile shower & double sinks plus a half bath on 1st floor. Move your way up to the spacious 2nd floor with 2 large bedrooms, lots of closet space & a full bathroom. The finished basement has a family room area & an office area that would be a perfect exercise room or playroom. This home is perfect for a family & entertaining your loved ones. 2 car garage, close to schools, dining & shopping.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Wentworth

Wentworth Real Estate Group License #6506046804 Listed on: 09/26/2019

Co-Listed By

Sally Rupp

Wentworth Real Estate Group License #6501301011

Last Buyer's Agent

Joseph Richvalsky

License #123497

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150x100

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,652 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Finished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Ground Level Unit

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hillcrest Gardens No 1 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1205556013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,826

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Cape Cod
  • Architecture Level: 1 1/2 Story
  • Assessment: 144.7
  • Year Built: 2000
  • State Equalized Value: 57000.0000
  • Entry Location: Ground Level
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 10
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Finished
  • Sq Ft Combined: 2263
  • Sq Ft Lower Floor: 611
  • Total Sq Ft: 1652
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 988

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Foundation Materials: Poured
  • Frontage Feet: 150
  • Porch Type: Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 Car
  • Garage Features: Attached, Direct Access, Door Opener
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)
  • Laundry Facilities: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Grand Blanc

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • List Price per Acre: 672068.9655
  • Lot Size Area: 0.29
  • Lot Dimensions: 150x100
  • Parcel Number: 1205556013

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 1090.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 736.0000
  • Total Tax: 1826.0000
  • Taxable Value: 42555.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Grand Blanc

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2020
Sold by
Higgerson Rebecca
Bought by
Higgerson Rebecca A and Rebecca A Higgerson Trust
Current Estimated Value
$272,589

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2019
Closed on
Dec 6, 2019
Sold by
Carter Jeremy and Poli Donna
Bought by
Higgerson Rebecca
Seller's Agent
John Wentworth
Wentworth Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Richvalsky
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$194,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.07%
Original Mortgage
$165,665
Outstanding Balance
$147,885
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$122,305

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2018
Closed on
Aug 20, 2018
Sold by
Merrow Keith L and Merrow Robin E
Bought by
Carter Jeremy and Poll Donna
Seller's Agent
John Wentworth
Wentworth Real Estate Group Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non-Member
List Price
$179,999
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,001
5.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.98%
Original Mortgage
$142,450
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2002
Sold by
Merrow Bernie V and Merrow Marylon J
Bought by
Merrow Keith L and Merrow Robin E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2001
Sold by
Merrow Bernie V and Merrow Marylon J
Bought by
Merrow Bernie and Merrow Marylon J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2000
Sold by
Merrow Bernie V and Merrow Marylon J
Bought by
Merrow Keith L and Merrow Robin E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
9.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 1999
Sold by
Lopez Frank and Lopez Karryn Y
Bought by
Merrow Bernie
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Higgerson Rebecca A -- None Available
Higgerson Rebecca $194,900 Cislo Title Company
Carter Jeremy $190,000 Cislo Title Co
Merrow Keith L -- Philip F Greco Title Company
Merrow Bernie -- --
Merrow Keith L -- Greco Title
Merrow Bernie $40,000 Greco Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Higgerson Rebecca $165,665
Previous Owner Carter Jeremy $142,450
Previous Owner Merrow Keith $42,000
Previous Owner Merrow Keith L $140,300
Previous Owner Merrow Keith L $148,500
Previous Owner Merrow Keith L $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/06/2019 12/06/19 Sold $194,900 0.0% $118 / Sq Ft
10/21/2019 10/21/19 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2019 10/16/19 Price Changed $194,900 -2.5% $118 / Sq Ft
09/26/2019 09/26/19 For Sale $199,900 +5.2% $121 / Sq Ft
08/20/2018 08/20/18 Sold $190,000 0.0% $84 / Sq Ft
07/18/2018 07/18/18 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2018 07/18/18 Price Changed $190,000 +5.6% $84 / Sq Ft
07/12/2018 07/12/18 For Sale $179,999 -- $80 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

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 $2,768 $115,400 $0 $0
2023 $2,641 $116,700 $0 $0
2022 $4,101 $101,900 $0 $0
2021 $4,035 $108,900 $0 $0
2020 $2,436 $95,500 $0 $0
2019 $2,483 $97,000 $0 $0
2018 $2,797 $95,000 $0 $0
2017 $2,651 $91,100 $0 $0
2016 $2,630 $86,900 $0 $0
2015 $2,500 $85,700 $0 $0
2012 -- $63,700 $63,700 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 219098759

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APN: 12-05-501-084