$325,000
SOLD MAR 27, 2025

5448 N Lake Sanford Rd Sanford, MI 48657

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
1.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$203 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

112 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Waterfront
  • Deck
  • 3 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of March 2025

LOVELY HOME ON LAKE SANFORD ROAD! Welcome to this three bedroom, two bathroom cape cod home found on Sanford Lake with 150 feet of waterfront. The 1994 build has been well cared for and maintained with 1600 square feet of living space. The open concept layout is ideal for entertaining here with an open living room, dining room and kitchen area. The main floor master bedroom features wood floors and a spacious closet! Each of the large bedrooms located upstairs offer carpet floor, lots of natural light with one room facing the lake with a balcony. Also located on the second floor is another full bathroom. This rare 1.5 acre lot on the water offers abundant privacy for the large deck with covered sections and even a hot tub! On the property is also a 28 x 40 garage with 11ft ceilings and a stairway to additional storage on an upper level. This property also features natural gas, central air, city water and a septic. Added bonus when lake returns has its own boat ramp, pictures at the house of what it looked like with lake. Visit the Four Lakes Task Force for updates on lake return. Call today for your own tour of this unique property!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Swanton

Modern Realty License #MBR-6501393234 Listed on: 10/17/2024

Modern Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Anna Merillat

Coldwell Banker Professionals License #MBR-6501388710

Coldwell Banker Professionals

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 1.5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 210x385
  • Waterfront

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Entryway
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010-540-500-021-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,401

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Originating MLS: Midland Board of REALTORS
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type Of Property: Single Family
  • Architecture Style: Cape Cod
  • Structure Style: 2 Story
  • Flood Plain: Unknown
  • Total Tax Amount: 4490.81
  • Total Tax Year: 2023
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Mail City: Sanford
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: On Main Floor, Dimensions: 14 x 12
  • Bedroom 2: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 15 x 15
  • Bedroom 3: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 15 x 14
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom 1: Dimensions: 10 x 8, On Level: First
  • Bathroom 2: Dimensions: 10 x 7, On Level: Second
  • Room Types: Entry, First Floor Laundry, First Flr Primary Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, First Flr Full Bathroom, Second Flr Full Bathroom
  • Dining Room: On Main Floor, Dimensions: 13 x 9
  • Kitchen: On Main Floor, Dimensions: 13 x 10
  • Laundry: On Main Floor, Dimensions: 10 x 8
  • Living Room: On Main Floor, Dimensions: 17 x 14
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1600
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 1600

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Spa/Hot Tub
  • Foundation: Crawl
  • Frontage: 210
  • Lake Name: Sanford Lake
  • Road: City/County, Gravel, Paved Street
  • Water Features: All Sports Lake, Lake Frontage, Water View, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Frontage Type: Water

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Detached Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Cooling: Central A/C

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 7200
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 010-540-500-021-00
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Dimensions: 210x385
  • Acreage: 1.5
  • Geo Subdivision: MI

Tax Info

  • Summer Tax: Year: 2024, Amount: $1,226.05
  • Winter Tax: Year: 2023, Amount: $3,264.76
  • Taxable Value: 111416
  • Total Tax: Year: 2023, Amount: $4,490.81
  • SEV Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District: Meridian Public Schools

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2024
Closed on
Mar 27, 2025
Sold by
Boulton Joseph and Boulton Judith
Bought by
Owens Scott
Seller's Agent
Jim Swanton
Modern Realty
Buyer's Agent
Anna Merillat
Coldwell Banker Professionals
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-4.13%
Views
147
Current Estimated Value
$330,262

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,262
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.44%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2023
Sold by
Boulton Joseph and Boulton Judith
Bought by
Boulton Brian and Huff Kelly

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2016
Closed on
Jun 10, 2016
Sold by
Stephen Linda A and Stephen John G
Bought by
Boulton Joseph and Boulton Judith
Seller's Agent
Denny Zehnder
Real Estate One Houghton & Higgins Lake
Buyer's Agent
. Non Mls Member
NON MLS Member
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$228,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-0.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.12%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 22, 2014
Closed on
Aug 19, 2014
Sold by
Miller James L
Bought by
Stephen John G and Stephen Linda A
Seller's Agent
Dean Boivin
RE/MAX New Image Saginaw
Buyer's Agent
Mirs Staff
MiRealSource Michigan MLS
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-4.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.60%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 30, 2012
Closed on
Oct 1, 2012
Sold by
Catholic Federal Credit Union
Bought by
Miller James L
Seller's Agent
Kathy Yarnell
MID-LAND REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Mirs Staff
MiRealSource Michigan MLS
List Price
$197,000
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$52,000
-26.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.46%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2011
Sold by
Pomerville J Scott
Bought by
Catholic Federal Credit Union

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1993
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 $325,000 Midland Title
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $228,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $190,000 --
Warranty Deed $145,000 --
Deed $230,000 --
Warranty Deed $38,500 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/27/2025 03/27/25 Sold $325,000 -4.1% $203 / Sq Ft
02/06/2025 02/06/25 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2024 10/17/24 For Sale $339,000 +48.7% $212 / Sq Ft
06/10/2016 06/10/16 Sold $228,000 -0.8% $143 / Sq Ft
05/07/2016 05/07/16 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2016 04/25/16 For Sale $229,900 +21.0% $144 / Sq Ft
08/19/2015 08/19/15 Sold $190,000 -5.0% $119 / Sq Ft
08/05/2014 08/05/14 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2014 06/22/14 For Sale $199,900 +37.9% $125 / Sq Ft
10/03/2012 10/03/12 Sold $145,000 -26.4% $91 / Sq Ft
09/24/2012 09/24/12 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2012 01/30/12 For Sale $197,000 -- $123 / Sq Ft
Source: Midland Board 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 $4,401 $166,000 $0 $0
2024 $1,226 $151,600 $0 $0
2023 $1,168 $118,200 $0 $0
2022 $4,244 $110,400 $0 $0
2021 $3,608 $110,000 $0 $0
2020 $3,980 $118,100 $0 $0
2019 $4,113 $112,400 $0 $0
2018 $4,251 $112,400 $112,400 $0
2017 $0 $114,400 $114,400 $0
2016 $5,881 $108,050 $108,050 $0
2014 -- $99,200 $99,200 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midland Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 50158575

Midland Board of REALTORS®

APN: 010-540-500-021-00