NOT LISTED FOR SALE

542 N Mechanic St Berrien Springs, MI 49103

Estimated Value: $183,000 - $215,633

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,150 Sq Ft
$170/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 23, 2020

Last sale price $120,000 $104 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,225/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Berrien Springs High School Rated A-
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Porch

About This Home

As of July 2020

Darling home located in the heart of the Village of Berrien Springs, close to it all! Well maintained and practical, this bungalow charmer, includes beautiful hardwood flooring, door and trim package. Solid and well built, plenty of closets and storage offered as well. The finished lower level can be used as an additional bedroom with the already present egress and closet or a rec area for fun, activities, or as an office. Enjoy time spent on the beautiful back deck overlooking the shaded backyard. Close to Andrews University, shops, and all amenities!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kimberly Keigley

Coastline Realty Group License #6502398099 Listed on: 06/16/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Aris Kubash

Century 21 Affiliated License #6501398630

Century 21 Affiliated

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,585

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 6,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 125
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,585

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1930
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50 x 125
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1150.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1585.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 750.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1150.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 400.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 700.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 400.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Block
  • List Price: 115000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • 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 Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6250.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1585.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2020
Closed on
Jul 23, 2020
Sold by
Walker Amber
Bought by
Ehlert Rebecca A and Ehlert Alexander Michael
Seller's Agent
Kimberly Keigley
Coastline Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Aris Kubash
Century 21 Affiliated
List Price
$115,000
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
4.35%
Current Estimated Value
$196,007

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$76,007
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.11%
Original Mortgage
$116,400
Outstanding Balance
$104,359
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$90,799

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2015
Closed on
Oct 21, 2015
Sold by
Rose Stephen C and Rose Carol K
Bought by
Walker Amber
Seller's Agent
Dave Springsteen
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Claudia Kelleher
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$89,900
Sold Price
$85,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-5.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.53%
Original Mortgage
$82,450
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2011
Closed on
Jul 26, 2012
Sold by
Mitchell Stephen and Mitchll Lindsey
Bought by
Rose Stephen C and Rose Carol K
Seller's Agent
Howard McLauchlin
McLauchlin Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Scott McLauchlin
McLauchlin Realty, Inc.
List Price
$82,500
Sold Price
$76,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-7.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.31%
Original Mortgage
$61,200
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2008
Sold by
Shaffer Joyce
Bought by
Mitchell Stephan and Mitchell Lindsey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$58,500
Interest Rate
5.74%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 1979
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Ehlert Rebecca A $120,000 First American Title
Walker Amber $85,000 Attorney
Rose Stephen C $76,500 Multiple
Mitchell Stephan $73,125 Chicago Title
-- $100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ehlert Rebecca A $116,400
Closed Ehlert Rebecca A $116,400
Previous Owner Walker Amber $10,000
Previous Owner Walker Amber $82,450
Previous Owner Rose Stephen C $61,200
Previous Owner Mitchell Stephan $58,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/23/2020 07/23/20 Sold $120,000 +4.3% $104 / Sq Ft
06/18/2020 06/18/20 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2020 06/16/20 For Sale $115,000 +35.3% $100 / Sq Ft
10/23/2015 10/23/15 Sold $85,000 -5.5% $74 / Sq Ft
10/01/2015 10/01/15 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2015 06/18/15 For Sale $89,900 +17.5% $78 / Sq Ft
07/26/2012 07/26/12 Sold $76,500 -7.3% $74 / Sq Ft
07/19/2012 07/19/12 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2011 03/29/11 For Sale $82,500 -- $80 / 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 $1,701 $83,300 $0 $0
2024 $1,919 $72,400 $0 $0
2023 $1,840 $61,300 $0 $0
2022 $1,835 $63,600 $0 $0
2021 $2,327 $58,000 $0 $0
2020 $1,575 $38,900 $0 $0
2019 $1,585 $45,100 $6,000 $39,100
2018 $2,141 $45,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,687 $42,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,826 $46,000 $0 $0
2015 $851 $20,900 $0 $0
2014 $479 $29,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20022193

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-32-2650-0011-00-3