NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 Madison Ave Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Estimated Value: $219,000 - $306,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,168 Sq Ft
$222/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 05, 2020

Last sale price $176,000 $151 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,727/month

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Upton Middle School Rated A
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of August 2020

Comp and production purposed only. Super cute 2/1 bath home in City of St. Joseph! Many updates including newly remodeled bathroom, kitchen, basement/recreation area. Delightful neighborhood, one car garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anne Gain

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506045331 Listed on: 08/20/2020

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Last Buyer's Agent

Anne Gain

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506045331 Listed on: 08/20/2020

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,552

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • Shrub
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,552

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1168.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 312.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 856.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 312.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 176000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2551.68
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2020
Closed on
Aug 5, 2020
Sold by
Brown Zachary A
Bought by
Potoralo Izabela and Hahn Robert M
Seller's Agent
Anne Gain
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Anne Gain
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$176,000
Sold Price
$176,000
Current Estimated Value
$259,297

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$83,297
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.08%
Original Mortgage
$158,400
Outstanding Balance
$141,770
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$128,146

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2018
Closed on
Jul 6, 2018
Sold by
Schmitt Alexandra H
Bought by
Brown Zachary A
Seller's Agent
Doug Wortman
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Anne Gain
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$154,900
Sold Price
$156,200
Premium/Discount to List
$1,300
0.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.85%
Original Mortgage
$140,580
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2018
Closed on
May 15, 2018
Sold by
Schmih Alexandra H
Bought by
Brown Zachary A
Seller's Agent
Doug Wortman
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Anne Gain
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$154,900
Sold Price
$156,200
Premium/Discount to List
$1,300
0.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,580
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2016
Closed on
Jun 29, 2016
Sold by
Cunningham Christopher and Cunningham Juliet
Bought by
Schmitt Alexandra H
Seller's Agent
Joy Schwarting
Coldwell Banker Advantage
Buyer's Agent
Joy Schwarting
Century 21 Affiliated
List Price
$118,000
Sold Price
$124,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
5.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.17%
Original Mortgage
$99,200
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2011
Sold by
Behnke Bruce and Behnke Bright
Bought by
Cunningham Christopher

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$81,961
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2010
Sold by
Adam Linda
Bought by
Behnke Bruce
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Potoralo Izabela $176,000 First American Title
Brown Zachary A $156,200 First American Title
Brown Zachary A $156,200 First American Title
Schmitt Alexandra H $124,000 Chicago Title
Cunningham Christopher $89,900 Multiple
Behnke Bruce -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Potoralo Izabela $158,400
Closed Potoralo Izabela $158,400
Previous Owner Brown Zachary A $140,580
Previous Owner Brown Zachary A $140,580
Previous Owner Schmitt Alexandra H $99,200
Previous Owner Cunningham Christopher $81,961
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2020 08/20/20 For Sale $176,000 0.0% $151 / Sq Ft
08/05/2020 08/05/20 Sold $176,000 +12.7% $151 / Sq Ft
07/01/2020 07/01/20 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2018 07/02/18 Sold $156,200 +0.8% $134 / Sq Ft
05/18/2018 05/18/18 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2018 05/17/18 For Sale $154,900 +24.9% $133 / Sq Ft
06/30/2016 06/30/16 Sold $124,000 +5.1% $91 / Sq Ft
06/02/2016 06/02/16 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2016 05/27/16 For Sale $118,000 -- $87 / 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 $3,621 $114,500 $0 $0
2024 $3,513 $110,500 $0 $0
2023 $3,369 $96,800 $0 $0
2022 $3,216 $81,600 $0 $0
2021 $3,195 $78,700 $26,300 $52,400
2020 $2,553 $65,600 $0 $0
2019 $2,534 $59,600 $24,500 $35,100
2018 $2,464 $59,600 $0 $0
2017 $1,915 $58,400 $0 $0
2016 $1,915 $54,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,892 $51,700 $0 $0
2014 $1,803 $49,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20034268

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-76-1130-0086-00-4