NOT LISTED FOR SALE

55 Honey Creek Ave NE Ada, MI 49301

Forest Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $614,381 - $852,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,403 Sq Ft
$210/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 20, 2016

Last sale price $320,000 $94 Per Sq Ft

Est. 123% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,275/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • 2.73 Acre Lot
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Knapp Forest Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck

About This Home

As of June 2016

Enjoy your private retreat on nearly 3 wooded, rolling acres. Walk amongst the terraced gardens and enjoy complete privacy by an additional jointly-owned 5-acre green space protected for years to come. Upon entry, immediately notice the amazing natural light as it emphasizes a seamless transition from modern design to nature. Open stairwell is crowned by a 6x6 skylight radiating light to the core of home plus 3 additional skylights, large windows and 4 large sliders. A 3-season room, with seamless screens, offers incredible views and serenity while dining alfresco or relaxing in a hammock or hot tub. Additional features include no-maintenance exterior, new heat pump/AC unit, hybrid hot water heater. Master suite includes a fireplace, an expansive dressing room and 2 large closets. Living room shares a two-sided fireplace with the dining room; the family room contains an unobstructed view of the woods, a wood-burning stove, a pass-through to the kitchen, and even a wet bar. Lower level finished space offers many options. Dog run and built in dog house are added bonuses.

Last Listed By

Julie Rossio

Keller Williams GR East License #6501329153 Listed on: 05/12/2016

Keller Williams GR East

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,836

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 2.73 Acre Lot
  • Shrub
  • Terraced Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,836

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1974
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Hot Tub Spa, Wet Bar, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Wood Stove, Formal Dining, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 3403.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 767.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1094.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Fireplace:Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes
  • Fireplace:Formal Dining: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 767.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 329900.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Rolling Hills
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Deck
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 2.73
  • Lot Size Area: 2.73
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 118918.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3836.0
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2021
Sold by
Schaal Benjamin I and Schaal Maria D
Bought by
Benjamin & Maricarmen Schaal Trust
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$714,345

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2016
Closed on
Jun 20, 2016
Sold by
Bandos Douglas W and Bandos Kate Siegel
Bought by
Schaal Maria D Canalizo and Schaal Benjamin I
Seller's Agent
Julie Rossio
Keller Williams GR East
Buyer's Agent
Todd Schaal
ESTES GROUP, THE
List Price
$329,900
Sold Price
$320,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.40%
Original Mortgage
$287,680
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2006
Sold by
Bandos Douglas W and Bandos Kate Siegel
Bought by
Bandos Douglas W and Bandos Kate Siegel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,100
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2006
Sold by
Bandos Douglas W and Bandos Kate Siegel
Bought by
Bandos Douglas W and Bandos Kate Siegel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,100
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 1998
Sold by
Bandos Douglas and Bandos-Seigel Kate
Bought by
Bandos Douglas W and Siegel Bandos Ka

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 1997
Sold by
Bandos Douglas and Siegel Kate
Bought by
Bandos Douglas and Bandos-Seigel Kate

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1988
Bought by
Bandos Bandos and Bandos Douglas

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Benjamin & Maricarmen Schaal Trust -- None Available
Schaal Maria D Canalizo $320,000 Grand Rapids Title Co Llc
Bandos Douglas W -- None Available
Bandos Douglas W -- None Available
Bandos Douglas W -- Unified Title & Settlement L
Bandos Douglas W -- --
Bandos Douglas -- --
Bandos Bandos $164,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schaal Maria Del Carmen C $135,000
Closed Benjamin $50,000
Open Schaal Maria D $275,000
Closed Canalizo Schaal Maria D $280,000
Closed Schaal Maria D Canalizo $287,680
Previous Owner Bandos Douglas W $254,000
Previous Owner Bandos Douglas W $50,100
Previous Owner Bandos Douglas W $262,000
Previous Owner Bandos Douglas W $40,000
Previous Owner Bandos Douglas W $235,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2016 06/20/16 Sold $320,000 -3.0% $94 / Sq Ft
05/20/2016 05/20/16 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2016 05/12/16 For Sale $329,900 -- $97 / 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
2024 $3,325 $218,100 $0 $0
2023 $3,179 $199,800 $0 $0
2022 $4,649 $167,300 $0 $0
2021 $4,468 $159,800 $0 $0
2020 $2,969 $147,200 $0 $0
2019 $3,902 $140,800 $0 $0
2018 $4,216 $133,200 $0 $0
2017 $4,323 $129,300 $0 $0
2016 $3,902 $125,500 $0 $0
2015 -- $125,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $132,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16022559

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-15-27-200-027