NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5266 Rau Rd West Branch, MI 48661

Estimated Value: $176,312 - $474,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,200 Sq Ft
$241/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 03, 2015

Last sale price $130,000 $108 Per Sq Ft

Est. 123% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,592/month

183 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Countryside Views
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • 200 Feet of Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of August 2015

200+ feet on private Gear Lake! Beautiful like new property with 3 bedroom home on full unfinished basement w/frontage on great fishing lake! 2 car attached garage! Move in ready! Fireplace in living room to keep you extra warm! Sliding doors in dining room lead to 10x10 deck for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors! Great views of the water right from your own back yard! Lots of wildlife in the area! State land only a mile away providing great hunting, snowmobiling and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Greg Morris

MORRIS-RICHARDSON RE Listed on: 10/05/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

MARY ROCKWELL

MORRIS-RICHARDSON RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 4.44 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 220x880
  • 200 Feet of Waterfront
  • Lake Front
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • The community has rules related to zoning restrictions

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Fire Rated Drywall
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Blinds
  • Mud Room
  • Countryside Views
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathroom

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Surline Elementary School
  • Surline Middle School
  • Ogemaw Heights High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Single Family
  • Type: Residential
  • Style: Ranch, 1 Story
  • Percent Of Remodel: 90
  • Estimated Year Built: 1979
  • Construction: Brick, Frame
  • Private Shared: Private
  • Section Number: 5
  • Year Updated: 1998
  • Year Renovated: 1998
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1979

Interior Features

  • Appliances Equipment: Oven/Range, Water Softener Owned, Blinds, Drapes, Curtain Rods, Ceiling Fan, Electric Water Heater, Smoke Alarms(s)
  • Interior Amenities: Island Kitchen, Mud Room, Drywall
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: Dimensions: 16x12, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 12x11, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 11x9, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Shared
  • Number of Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen: Dimensions: 18x14, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 18x12, On Level: Main Floor, Flooring: Carpet
  • Estimated Above Ground Finished Sq Ft: 1200
  • Estimated Below Grade Unfinished Sq Ft: 1002
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 108.33
  • Range: R 1E
  • Total Finished Sf Apx: 1200

Exterior Features

  • Body Of Water: Gear Lake
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Countryside View, Garden Area, Gutters
  • Exterior Finish: Brick
  • Foundation: Full, Block
  • Lake Size: 25 ACRES
  • Number Of Acres: 4.44
  • Road: Public Maintained, Blacktop
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Features: Inland Lake
  • Waterfront Frontage: 200

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage Capacity: 2
  • Primary Garage: Attached

Utilities

  • Fireplaces And Stoves: Fireplace(s), Wood
  • Heating Cooling Types: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Private Septic
  • Tv Service Internet Avail: Unknown
  • Water: Private Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pending Divisional Apprvl: Yes

Schools

  • School District: West Branch-Rose City Area Schools
  • Elementary School: Surline Elementary School
  • Middle School: Surline Middle School
  • High School: Ogemaw Heights High School

Lot Info

  • Deeded Waterfront: Yes
  • Land Features: Wooded-Hardwoods, Wooded, Evergreens, Sloping
  • Lot Dimensions: 220X880
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Parcel Description: Metes and Bounds
  • Zoning Use Restrictions: Residential

Tax Info

  • Summer Taxes: 836
  • Winter Taxes: 1413
  • Year Summer: 2014
  • Year Winter: 2013

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Surline Elementary School
  • HighSchool: Ogemaw Heights High School
  • School District: West Branch-Rose City Area Schools
  • Middle School: Surline Middle School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2013
Closed on
Dec 11, 2013
Sold by
Talbot Karen N
Bought by
Progressive Enterprises Inc
Seller's Agent
Jenifer Johnson
C.A.HANES REALTY- M33
Buyer's Agent
MEMBER NON
NON MEMBER
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-11.36%
Current Estimated Value
$289,578

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$94,578
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.54%
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Outstanding Balance
$110,393
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$215,474
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
Progressive Enterprises Inc $195,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Progressive Enterprises Inc $145,000
Closed Progressive Enterprises Inc $145,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/03/2015 08/03/15 Sold $130,000 -10.3% $108 / Sq Ft
04/06/2015 04/06/15 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2014 10/05/14 For Sale $145,000 -25.6% $121 / Sq Ft
12/11/2013 12/11/13 Sold $195,000 -11.4% $179 / Sq Ft
11/08/2013 11/08/13 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2013 09/27/13 For Sale $220,000 -- $201 / Sq Ft
Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

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 $7 $77,700 $0 $0
2023 $689 $74,800 $0 $0
2022 $1,365 $59,400 $0 $0
2021 $1,278 $53,100 $0 $0
2020 $1,316 $54,100 $0 $0
2019 $1,116 $50,300 $0 $0
2018 $1,267 $53,000 $0 $0
2017 $1,174 $52,200 $0 $0
2016 $1,199 $53,400 $0 $0
2015 $601 $42,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Greg Morris

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Greg Morris

    MORRIS-RICHARDSON RE

    (989) 329-4396

    185 Total Sales

    Greg Morris
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  • MARY ROCKWELL

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    MARY ROCKWELL

    MORRIS-RICHARDSON RE

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  • Jenifer Johnson

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Jenifer Johnson

    C.A.HANES REALTY- M33

    (989) 510-0626

    208 Total Sales

    Jenifer Johnson
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    MEMBER NON

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Map

Source: Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 1791140

Northern Great Lakes REALTORS® MLS

APN: 003-005-006-20

Michigan Ogemaw County West Branch 48661

5266 Rau Rd, West Branch, MI

This home is located at 5266 Rau Rd, West Branch, MI 48661 since 05 October 2014 and is currently estimated at $289,578, approximately $241 per square foot. This property was built in 1979. 5266 Rau Rd is a home located in Ogemaw County with nearby schools including Surline Elementary School, Surline Middle School, and Ogemaw Heights High School.

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