$467,500
SOLD SEP 17, 2020

5406 Forest Ave Watervliet, MI 49098

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,208 Sq Ft
3,180 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$212 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Porch
  • Docks
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 1-minute walk to Sunset Park

About This Home

As of April 2024

2 MILES OF BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF WATER AND CARESSING BREEZES AWAIT YOU ON THIS CHARMING PAW PAW LAKE HOME. Built in 2005 with the main floor master, thermo pane windows, galley kitchen, dining area and living room that leads to outside deck. Guests and family will enjoy the second level with its modified party kitchen, 3 bedrooms and open sitting and dining area. The 3rd floor attic is designed for a permanent stairway, has sliding doors on each end, and can easily be modified into a loft sleeping area or family/game room. PAW PAW LAKE IS ONE OF THE LARGEST LAKES IN SWMI AND IS RIGHT OFF I-94, MINUTES TO COLOMA AND SOUTH HAVEN AND ONLY 2 HOURS FROM CHICAGO.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Dennis Bamber Group

Cressy & Everett Real Estate License #6501392410 Listed on: 07/17/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

The Frazee Team

Century 21 Affiliated License #6502430934

Century 21 Affiliated

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,471

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 3,180 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 31x104x30x96
  • Private Waterfront
  • 30 Feet of Waterfront
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,208 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Water Views

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,471

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2005
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 31x104x30x96
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2208.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4470.92
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: 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
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 30.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2208.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 2208.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 489000.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Paw Paw Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Broadband
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Area: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 31x104x30x96
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3180.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4470.92
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2024
Closed on
Apr 23, 2024
Sold by
Roeder Kevin and Roeder Amanda
Bought by
Coleman Genevieve and Coleman Chris
Seller's Agent
Thomas Fry
Windy Mitten Properties
Buyer's Agent
Bobbi Bloomquist
Five Star Real Estate
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$695,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-4.14%
Views
51
Current Estimated Value
$670,567

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$24,433
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.83%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2020
Closed on
Sep 22, 2020
Sold by
Elizabeth I Sargent Living Trust
Bought by
Roeder Kevin and Roeder Amanda
Seller's Agent
The Dennis Bamber Group
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
The Frazee Team
Century 21 Affiliated
List Price
$489,000
Sold Price
$467,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,500
-4.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.68%
Original Mortgage
$374,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2020
Closed on
Sep 17, 2020
Sold by
Sargent Elizabeth L and Elizabeth L Sargent Living Tru
Bought by
Roeder Kevin and Roeder Amanda
Seller's Agent
The Dennis Bamber Group
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
The Frazee Team
Century 21 Affiliated
List Price
$489,000
Sold Price
$467,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,500
-4.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$374,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2019
Sold by
Sargent Elizabeth and Sargent Elizabeth I
Bought by
Sargent Elizabeth I and Elizabeh I Sargent Living Trus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2003
Sold by
Lindblad Henry D and Lindblad Esther Marie
Bought by
Sargent Harley M and Sargent Elizabeth
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- Chicago Title Of Michigan
Trustee Deed $467,500 Mtc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $200,000 --
Trustee Deed $467,500 Sekerka William M
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $374,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $374,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/18/2024 04/18/24 Sold $695,000 -4.1% $271 / Sq Ft
03/22/2024 03/22/24 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2024 03/06/24 For Sale $725,000 +55.1% $283 / Sq Ft
09/17/2020 09/17/20 Sold $467,500 -4.4% $212 / Sq Ft
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2020 07/17/20 For Sale $489,000 -- $221 / 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 $10,661 $351,100 $0 $0
2024 $8,032 $314,700 $0 $0
2023 $7,649 $223,300 $0 $0
2022 $7,385 $201,500 $0 $0
2021 $9,537 $194,100 $0 $0
2020 $4,502 $211,400 $0 $0
2019 $4,421 $207,900 $0 $0
2018 $4,282 $179,800 $0 $0
2017 $4,249 $181,900 $0 $0
2016 $4,160 $180,800 $0 $0
2015 $4,208 $180,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Thomas Fry

    Windy Mitten Properties

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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Bobbi Bloomquist

    Five Star Real Estate

    (269) 350-6864

    1 in this area

    46 Total Sales

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  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    The Dennis Bamber Group

    Cressy & Everett Real Estate

  • The Frazee Team

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    The Frazee Team

    Century 21 Affiliated

    (269) 985-3049

    8 in this area

    457 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20028114

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-21-2220-0010-01-0

Michigan Berrien County Watervliet 49098

5406 Forest Ave, Watervliet, MI

This home is located at 5406 Forest Ave, Watervliet, MI 49098 and is currently priced at $467,500, approximately $211 per square foot. This property was built in 2005. 5406 Forest Ave is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including North Elementary School, South Elementary School, and Watervliet Middle School.

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