NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 Madison Ave Saint Joseph, MI 49085

Saint Joseph Area

Estimated Value: $236,000 - $382,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,168 Sq Ft
$248/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 5, 2020

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

Est. 64% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,885 / mo

Highlights

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

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
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,552

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

6,142 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 205.61
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1168.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2551.68
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 856.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: 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
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • 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
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: 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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2020
Closed on
Aug 5, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
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
$289,287

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$113,287
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.66%
Original Mortgage
$158,400
Interest Rate
0.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2018
Closed on
Jul 6, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
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
0.046%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2018
Closed on
May 15, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
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
0.046%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2016
Closed on
Jun 29, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Joy Schwarting
Coldwell Banker Advantage
Buyer's Agent
Joy Schwarting
The Shore Real Estate Group
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
0.0354%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

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
0.0475%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2010
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$176,000 First American Title
$156,200 First American Title
$156,200 First American Title
$124,000 Chicago Title
$89,900 Multiple
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $158,400
Previous Owner $140,580
Previous Owner $140,580
Previous Owner $99,200
Previous Owner $81,961
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
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 View Prior Sale
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 View Prior Sale
06/02/2016 06/02/16 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2016 05/27/16 For Sale $118,000 -- $87 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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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
2026 $3,710 $110,900 $0 $0
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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Anne Gain

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Anne Gain

    @ Properties

    (269) 277-6077

    249 Total Sales

    Anne Gain
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  • Doug Wortman

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Doug Wortman

    @ Properties

    (269) 469-0700

    6 Total Sales

    Doug Wortman
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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Joy Schwarting

    Coldwell Banker Advantage

  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Chantana Schwarting

    Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E.

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 20034268

MichRIC

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

Michigan Berrien County Saint Joseph 49085

538 Madison Ave, Saint Joseph, MI

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