5245 W Gh Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Estimated Value: $330,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,455
Sq Ft
$96/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 3.7 Acre Lot
- Recreation Room
- Pole Barn
- Deck
- Wooded Lot
- 2 Car Attached Garage
About This Home
As of November 2023Beautifully updated ranch home on wooded 3.7 acres. Perfect blend of beauty and functionality. Welcoming foyer and nearby office with French doors and closet. Large living room with wood-burning fireplace and an extra living room extension (sunroom), large galley kitchen with hard surface counters, new dishwasher and oven, and extra-large dining room with door to a new wraparound deck. Sunroom and dining room have a cathedral pine ceiling. Primary suite with walk-in closet, newly updated primary bathroom and walk-in shower with glass doors. Second bedroom, and newly updated second bathroom with tub and tile. Back entry with bench and hooks. Lower walk-out level, family room with woodburning stove, two bedrooms, one with a walk-in closet, walkthrough newly updated bathroom to laundry room with door to recreation/bonus room (could be game room, home gym, play room or storage), large pantry room with shelves, generous storage and utilities room. Entire house has new flooring, paint, lights, electrical switches and outlets. 2-stall attached garage. 24 x 32 pole barn with 16 x 12 extension off the left side, with tons of room for storage and a wood burning stove for heating plus a built-in maple syrup evaporator. Bonus shed with windows (could be chicken palace, play house, garden greenhouse). Two garden areas, apple and pear fruit trees, hardwood trees, Sugar Maple trees, and perennial rhubarb. Wooded trail with bonus private yard. Direct access to Kalamazoo River Valley Trail, and just minutes from the Kal-Haven trail. Five minutes from shopping and restaurants, seven minutes from Trader Joes and Costco. Four minutes from the highway. Private showings will not be permitted until after 12 pm on 10/7.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv) License #6506045591 Listed on: 10/05/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,318
Year Built
- Built in 1990
Lot Details
- 3.7 Acre Lot
- Lot Has A Rolling Slope
- Wooded Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3,455 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Recreation Room
- Walk-Out Basement
Kitchen
- Oven
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Pole Barn
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
- Propane
- Well
- Water Softener is Owned
- Septic System
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 5, 2023
Closed on
Nov 16, 2023
Sold by
Ruthven Daniel L and Ruthven Marie A
Bought by
Herbert Dana and Herbert Gary
Seller's Agent
Dave VanderWoude
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
Buyer's Agent
Sherry Crossley
Jaqua, REALTORS
List Price
$449,900
Sold Price
$467,000
Premium/Discount to List
$17,100
3.8%
Total Days on Market
4
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$137,000
Original Mortgage
$303,570
Outstanding Balance
$299,643
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Dana | $467,000 | Chicago Title Of Michigan | |
| Ruthven Daniel L | $300,000 | Chicago Title Of Michigan | |
| Ruthven Daniel L | $25,000 | Chicago Title Of Michigan |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Herbert Dana | $303,570 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16/2023 11/16/23 | Sold | $467,000 | +3.8% | $135 / Sq Ft |
| 10/09/2023 10/09/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/05/2023 10/05/23 | For Sale | $449,900 | -- | $130 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,255 | $193,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $5,255 | $168,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $5,019 | $149,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $4,787 | $142,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $4,538 | $128,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $4,432 | $121,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $0 | $121,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | -- | $121,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | -- | $123,600 | $40,100 | $83,500 |
| 2014 | -- | $123,600 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Dave VanderWoude
Seller's Agent in 2023
Dave VanderWoude
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
(616) 299-4168
3 in this area
246 Total Sales
-
Adam Bradt
A
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Adam Bradt
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
(616) 914-5310
3 in this area
47 Total Sales
-
Sherry Crossley
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Sherry Crossley
Jaqua, REALTORS
(269) 370-1286
2 in this area
63 Total Sales
-
Lee Crossley
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Lee Crossley
Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
(269) 998-0123
2 in this area
95 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 23137084
APN: 05-01-403-017
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