NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 Howard Ave Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Estimated Value: $223,000 - $304,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,272 Sq Ft
$194/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 31, 2015

Last sale price $109,900 $86 Per Sq Ft

Est. 125% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,526/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mud Room
  • Porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Upton Middle School Rated A
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of March 2015

A real doll house! This 2 bedroom bungalow is just 3 blocks to Lake Michigan and Beaches, and just a few more blocks to downtown restaurants. Nicely updated in the last 12 months, with all new carpets, paint and many new lights. The Eat-in kitchen cabinets boast a totally new look. The formal dining will be a plus entertaining. Relax on the glassed in front porch and enjoy the summer breeze. The easy access laundry area is off the kitchen, and the 1 car garage is attached with new door opener. The cozy rear yard has a cement patio for outdoor grilling, and the Michigan basement is ideal for storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Mawhinney

Cressy & Everett Real Estate License #6506044107 Listed on: 02/24/2015

Cressy & Everett Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Vikki Wade

Century 21 Affiliated License #6506003074

Century 21 Affiliated

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,829

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40 x 100

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,272 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Michigan Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,829

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • 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: 1272.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1829.0
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1272.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full, Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1272.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1092.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 115000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch(es)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.01
  • Lot Size Area: 0.01
  • Lot Dimensions: 40 x 100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 400.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1829.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2020
Sold by
Mack Lorna
Bought by
Ruff David A and Ruff Sherri L
Current Estimated Value
$246,780

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2015
Closed on
Mar 31, 2015
Sold by
Kessman Linda
Bought by
Mack Lorna
Seller's Agent
Linda Mawhinney
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Vikki Wade
Century 21 Affiliated
List Price
$115,000
Sold Price
$109,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,100
-4.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.01%
Original Mortgage
$83,725
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2014
Closed on
Apr 21, 2014
Sold by
Weber Marcella and Weber Elman J
Bought by
Kessman Linda
Seller's Agent
Richard Rieth
New Seasons Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Linda Mawhinney
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$98,900
Sold Price
$100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,100
1.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.81%
Original Mortgage
$95,000
Interest Rate
4.41%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Ruff David A -- None Available
Ruff David A -- None Available
Mack Lorna $109,900 First American Title
Kessman Linda -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mack Lorna $83,725
Previous Owner Kessman Linda $95,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2015 03/31/15 Sold $109,900 -4.4% $86 / Sq Ft
03/30/2015 03/30/15 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2015 02/24/15 For Sale $115,000 +15.0% $90 / Sq Ft
04/28/2014 04/28/14 Sold $100,000 +1.1% $100 / Sq Ft
04/28/2014 04/28/14 Pending -- -- --
02/17/2014 02/17/14 For Sale $98,900 -- $99 / 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
2025 $2,610 $92,800 $0 $0
2024 $2,532 $88,200 $0 $0
2023 $2,499 $76,100 $0 $0
2022 $2,386 $63,300 $0 $0
2021 $2,303 $60,200 $20,600 $39,600
2020 $2,272 $58,300 $0 $0
2019 $2,254 $61,800 $19,500 $42,300
2018 $2,483 $61,800 $0 $0
2017 $2,227 $60,400 $0 $0
2016 $2,227 $58,300 $0 $0
2015 $2,112 $55,800 $0 $0
2014 $1,770 $59,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Linda Mawhinney

    Cressy & Everett Real Estate

    (269) 921-8568

    Linda Mawhinney
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  • Vikki Wade

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Vikki Wade

    Century 21 Affiliated

    (269) 369-3070

    9 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Vikki Wade
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  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Richard Rieth

    New Seasons Real Estate

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15007394

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-76-1130-0027-00-8

Michigan Berrien County Saint Joseph 49085

538 Howard Ave, Saint Joseph, MI

This home is located at 538 Howard Ave, Saint Joseph, MI 49085 since 24 February 2015 and is currently estimated at $246,780, approximately $194 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 538 Howard Ave is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including Upton Middle School, St. Joseph High School, and Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan.

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