$210,000
SOLD MAY 15, 2015

543 Avocet Dr Unit 109 East Lansing, MI 48823

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,667 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$79 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

162 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Living Room
  • Whitehills Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Entrance Foyer

About This Home

As of August 2018

Welcome to 543 Avocet! A very special home in the heart of Hawk Nest. One of E. Lansing's most popular subdivisions. E. Lansing Schools. This is the perfect place to call home. Meet your neighbors on a walk, or in the park. You'll appreciate the well kept homes plus the convenience of being just a short trip to Meijers or the Eastwood Town Center. Location is perfect! Inside will not disappoint. Ceramic entry allows for access to both the large living room with gas log fireplace & built-ins for collectibles. Or the wide open dining area & cherry kitchen. Large peninsula for a quick meal on the run. Top of the line stainless appliances incl. microwave, both with ceramic flooring. Slider to the white vinyl deck-stairs to the brick patio. Plenty of room for family activities! 1st floor laun y room & chili red guest bath round out the main level. Up the stairs to the loft area. Great quiet areas. 3 bedrooms incl. huge master suite with luxurious bath & 2 walk in closets. Main bath with tub/shower combination. Large hall linen. Lower level has a beautifully finished family room with large egress window, plush neutral carpeting. Storage room with easy access to the mechanicals of the house. Additional features include: 9 X 6 alcove in the 26ft. master,white plantation blinds, decorator paint colors, beautiful light fixtures, plush carpeting, white woodwork, cove moldings & so much more! This home has a quiet sophistication that any buyer would love! Reserved: Master bedroom drapery rods.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janet Munn

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices License #6501205468 Listed on: 11/04/2014

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Last Buyer's Agent

John Munn

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices License #6506040104

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 72x98

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Hawk Nest Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Tax Year: 14
  • Levels: Two
  • Parking Features Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size: 72X98
  • Subdivision Name: Hawk Nest
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2243.0
  • Living Area: 2667.0
  • General Property Info:Lot Size Dimensions: 72X98
  • General Property Info:Above Grade Finished Area: 2243.0
  • General Property Info:Total Livable Area: 2667.0
  • Baths:_pound_Full Baths 2: 2
  • Baths:_pound_Half Baths 1: 1
  • Rooms:Dining Room2: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room2: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Laundry Features:Main Level: Yes
  • Levels:Two2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • General Property Info:ECO Friendly Features: No
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Cooling:Exhaust Fan: Yes
  • General Property Info:Building Area Total SqFt: 3555.0
  • Fireplace Features:Gas5: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Primary Bathroom
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room: 9
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Other Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 424.0
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Water Heater: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Basement:Partially Finished: Yes
  • Interior Features:Entrance Foyer: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Patio Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Covered: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Finished, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Finished2: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Appliances: Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Dishwasher
  • Cooling: Central Air, Exhaust Fan
  • LaundryFeatures: Main Level
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: East Lansing

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6969.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5719.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2018
Closed on
Aug 27, 2018
Sold by
Sharaf Abdul Kareem
Bought by
Pennning Brett T and Penning Erin B
Seller's Agent
Lynne VanDeventer
Coldwell Banker Professionals -Okemos
Buyer's Agent
John Munn
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
List Price
$238,500
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,500
-3.56%
Current Estimated Value
$363,699

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$133,699
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.67%
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 4, 2014
Closed on
May 15, 2015
Sold by
Menthen John D
Bought by
Sharaf Abdul Kareem
Seller's Agent
Janet Munn
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Buyer's Agent
John Munn
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$210,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-4.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.80%
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2005
Sold by
Mayberry Homes Inc
Bought by
Menthen John D and Menthen Mary Angela

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $230,000 Tri County Title Agency Llc
Warranty Deed $210,000 Tri Title Agency Llc
Warranty Deed $235,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $180,000 New Conventional
Closed $184,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $210,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $157,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $80,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/27/2018 08/27/18 Sold $230,000 -1.1% $86 / Sq Ft
08/05/2018 08/05/18 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2018 08/03/18 Price Changed $232,500 -2.5% $87 / Sq Ft
07/11/2018 07/11/18 For Sale $238,500 +13.6% $89 / Sq Ft
05/15/2015 05/15/15 Sold $210,000 -2.3% $79 / Sq Ft
04/15/2015 04/15/15 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2015 03/17/15 Price Changed $214,900 -2.3% $81 / Sq Ft
11/04/2014 11/04/14 For Sale $219,900 -- $82 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Lansing 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
2024 $6,647 $168,300 $22,200 $146,100
2023 $6,310 $156,700 $0 $0
2022 $6,560 $146,800 $16,800 $130,000
2021 $6,376 $137,100 $15,000 $122,100
2020 $6,321 $125,200 $14,700 $110,500
2019 $6,173 $126,100 $14,800 $111,300
2018 $6,358 $116,900 $17,700 $99,200
2017 -- $115,700 $18,400 $97,300
2016 $5,981 $111,100 $15,200 $95,900
2015 -- $107,800 $0 $0
2011 -- $102,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

MLS Number: 65034

Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®

APN: 19-20-50-36-102-109