538 Madison Ave Saint Joseph, MI 49085
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,168
Sq Ft
6,148
Sq Ft Lot
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 2020Charming move-in-ready ranch located in prime downtown St. Joseph location offers style and comfort throughout. Classic home showcases gleaming hardwood floors as you enter into spacious living room. Updated kitchen is highlighted with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, new counters, subway tile backsplash and an eating area. Bedrooms feature hardwood floors and sliding barn door closets. Basement offers extra family room, a bar area, and laundry. Mostly fenced large backyard allows the opportunity to add a patio area to take advantage of exterior living in the summer. Oversized 1 car garage has additional storage space. Short distance to everything downtown living offers, local events, restaurants, Silver Beach / Lake Michigan and shopping. Downtown living at it's best!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506047887 Listed on: 05/17/2018
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,915
Year Built
- Built in 1952
Lot Details
- 6,148 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 53x116
- 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
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
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $176,000 | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $156,200 | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $156,200 | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $124,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $89,900 | Multiple | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $158,400 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $158,400 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $140,580 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $140,580 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $99,200 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $81,961 | New Conventional |
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
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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Anne Gain
Seller's Agent in 2020
Anne Gain
@ Properties
(269) 277-6077
87 in this area
300 Total Sales
-
Doug Wortman
Seller's Agent in 2018
Doug Wortman
@ Properties
(269) 469-0700
26 in this area
239 Total Sales
-
J
Seller's Agent in 2016
Joy Schwarting
Coldwell Banker Advantage
-
C
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Chantana Schwarting
Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E.
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 18021340
APN: 11-76-1130-0086-00-4
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