NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5501 Merlau Rd South Wales, NY 14139

Estimated Value: $355,000 - $530,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,650 Sq Ft
$278/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 25, 2021

Last sale price $382,500 $232 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,690/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 2.4 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2021

WELCOME TO 5501 MERLAU RD WHERE THE POOL IS OPEN AND READY FOR SUMMER! ONLY 10 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN E AURORA. HIGHLY DESIREABLE RANCH BOASTS APPROX 1,650sq ft OF INCREDIBLE LIVING SPACES. A COMPLETE 2YR RENOVATION HAS TRANSFORMED THIS HOME INTO A TRUE SHOW STOPPER HIGHLIGHTED BY SOLID WHITE ASH WOOD FLOORING. A THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED OPEN FLOOR PLAN ALLOWS FOR FAMILY GATHERINGS AND ENTERTAINING ALIKE. THE CHEF OF THE HOUSE HAS EVERYTHING THEY NEED IN THIS FULLY EQUIPED DESIGNER KITCHEN W/QUARTZ COUNTERS. STAINLESS APPLIANCES INCL REFRIGERATOR, GAS STOVE/RANGE, DISHWASHER & AUTOMATIC MICROWAVE DRAWER. THERE ARE 3 GREAT SIZED BEDROOMS. THE MASTER ENSUITE BOASTS A MASSIVE WALK-IN SHOWER W/CUSTOM GLASS, SPECIALTY LIGHTING & ACCENTS. ONE BEDROOM IS CURRENTLY BEING USED AS A WALK-IN CLOSET/DRESSING ROOM. BOTH FULL BATHROOMS WERE PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED WITH A BEAUTIFUL AND MODERN APPEAL & CERAMIC TILE FLOORS. FIRST FLR LAUNDRY IS ALSO A PLUS! SUMMERTIME FUN & BBQ's WILL MOST DEFINATELY TAKE PLACE AROUND THE NEW HEATED IN-GROUND POOL WHICH IS THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE BACKYARD. ENJOY THE PEACE AND QUIET IN THIS PRIVATE YARD SURROUNDED BY WOODS. 2.5 CAR GARRAGE. 1,650 SQ FT AS PER CONTRACTOR.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Hartke

Listing by Howard Hanna WNY Inc License #40HA1118942 Listed on: 04/17/2021

Howard Hanna WNY Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Donald Zappia

Listing by eXp Realty License #10401213628

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,343

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 2.4 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 135 x 500
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Partial Copper Plumbing
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,650 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Sump Pump

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Pool

  • In Ground Pool

Utilities

  • Forced Air Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • Holland Land Co Community
  • Holland Land Co Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 24
  • Assessor Parcel Number 146600-190-000-0002-024-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,343

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • NY Swis Code: Wales-146600
  • Total Assessed Value: 82822
  • Foundation Description: Block
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
  • Lot Dimension Depth: 135
  • Lot Dimension Front: 500
  • Lot Information: Rural Road, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Number: 24
  • Lot Shape: Rectangular
  • Nearest Cross Street: CENTERLINE RD
  • Number of Stories: 1.0000
  • Property Type: Single Family Residential
  • Ratio Close Price By Acres: 159375.00
  • Ratio Close Price By Sq Ft: 231.82
  • Ratio List Price By Acres: 164583.33
  • Ratio List Price By Sq Ft: 239.39
  • Regional Board Code: Buffalo
  • Roof Description: Asphalt, Shingles
  • School Tax: 2907
  • Styles of Residence: Contemporary, Ranch
  • Sub Board Code: Buffalo
  • Type of Sale: Normal
  • Year Built Description: Existing
  • Lot Sq Ft: 104544
  • Age of Building: 32
  • Garage Amenities: Storage
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1103
  • Directions To Property: FROM RT 400, FOLLOW RT 20 EAST TO RT 78 SOUTH TO MERLAU RD. HOME IS THE LAST ON THE LEFT BEFORE CENTERLINE RD.
  • Sq Ft Total Pub: 1103
  • Subdivision Comm Complex: Holland Land Co
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1990

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Additional Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling, Ceiling Fan, Circuit Breakers - Some, Copper Plumbing - Some, Sump Pump
  • Additional Rooms: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Master Bedroom, 1st Floor Master Suite, Basement / Rec Room, Foyer/Entry Hall, Laundry-1st Floor, Living Room, Master Bedroom Bath
  • Attic Description: Crawl Space
  • Basement Description: Partial
  • Floor Description: Ceramic-Some, Hardwood-Some
  • Kitchen Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range Gas, Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Dining Description: Eat-In, Formal Dining Room, Island, Pantry
  • Number of Bedrooms 1st Floor: 3
  • Number of 1st Floor Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Number of Rooms: 9
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Sq Ft: 1650

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Vinyl, Wood
  • Additional Exterior Features: Garage Door Opener, Partially Fenced Yard, Pool-In Ground, Propane Tank - Leased
  • Number of Acres: 2.4000

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway Description: Blacktop
  • Garage Description: Attached
  • Number of Garage Spaces: 2.5000

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel Description: Propane
  • Hvac Type: AC-Central, Forced Air
  • Number of Beds Approved for Septic: 3
  • Sewer Description: Septic
  • Water Heater Fuel: Propane

Schools

  • School District: Iroquois

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 146600-190-000-0002-024-000

Tax Info

  • Total Taxes: 4343

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: Iroquois

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2021
Closed on
Jun 21, 2021
Sold by
Hollander Benjamin and Hollander Lisa
Bought by
Zappia Shea Christopher and Zappia Antoinette Frances
Seller's Agent
Mike Hartke
Howard Hanna WNY Inc
Buyer's Agent
Donald Zappia
eXp Realty
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$382,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,500
-3.16%
Current Estimated Value
$458,080

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$75,580
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.60%
Original Mortgage
$351,500
Outstanding Balance
$322,368
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$122,076

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2018
Sold by
Wrest Daniel A
Bought by
Hollander Benjamin and Hollander Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330,560
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 2, 2017
Closed on
May 23, 2017
Sold by
The Bank Of New York Mellon and The Bank Of New York
Bought by
Wrest Daniel A
Seller's Agent
Steven Martin
Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Paul Czechowicz
Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
List Price
$61,500
Sold Price
$65,500
Premium/Discount to List
$4,000
6.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
25.50%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 2, 2017
Closed on
Apr 17, 2017
Sold by
Alexandeer Joan
Bought by
The Bank Of New Yrork Mellon and The Bank Of New Yrork
Seller's Agent
Steven Martin
Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Paul Czechowicz
Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
List Price
$61,500
Sold Price
$65,500
Premium/Discount to List
$4,000
6.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2004
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota Na and Delta Funding Home Equity Loan Tr 1999-1
Bought by
Rasmuson Charles H and Rasmuson Correy Beth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2003
Sold by
Guard Martha J and Ulrich Donald
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota Na and Delta Funding Home Equity Loan Tr 1999-1

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 1998
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Zappia Shea Christopher $382,500 Stewart Title Insurance Co
Hollander Benjamin $320,000 None Available
Wrest Daniel A $65,500 None Available
The Bank Of New Yrork Mellon $149,909 Web Title Agency
Rasmuson Charles H $77,600 --
Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota Na $87,100 --
-- -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zappia Shea Christopher $351,500
Previous Owner Hollander Benjamin $335,298
Previous Owner Hollander Benjamin $330,560
Previous Owner Guard Martha J $58,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2021 06/25/21 Sold $382,500 -3.2% $232 / Sq Ft
05/03/2021 05/03/21 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2021 04/17/21 For Sale $395,000 +503.1% $239 / Sq Ft
04/17/2017 04/17/17 Sold $65,500 +6.5% $59 / Sq Ft
03/13/2017 03/13/17 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2017 03/02/17 For Sale $61,500 -- $56 / Sq Ft
Source: Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

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 -- $82,822 $9,100 $73,722
2023 $3,247 $82,822 $9,100 $73,722
2022 $4,727 $82,822 $9,100 $73,722
2021 $4,623 $82,822 $9,100 $73,722
2020 $3,105 $82,822 $9,100 $73,722
2019 $0 $75,322 $9,100 $66,222
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mike Hartke

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Mike Hartke

    Howard Hanna

    (716) 713-5045

    1 in this area

    163 Total Sales

    Mike Hartke
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  • Donald Zappia

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Donald Zappia

    eXp Realty

    (716) 622-1323

    1 in this area

    175 Total Sales

    Donald Zappia
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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Steven Martin

    Howard Hanna

    (716) 864-0903

    19 Total Sales

    Steven Martin
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  • Paul Czechowicz

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Paul Czechowicz

    Howard Hanna

    (716) 698-4401

    2 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Paul Czechowicz
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Map

Source: Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

MLS Number: B1329772

Western New York Real Estate Information Services (WNYREIS)

APN: 146600 190.00-2-24

New York Erie County South Wales 14052

5501 Merlau Rd, South Wales, NY

This home is located at 5501 Merlau Rd, South Wales, NY 14139 since 17 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $458,080, approximately $277 per square foot. This property was built in 1990. 5501 Merlau Rd is a home located in Erie County with nearby schools including Iroquois Intermediate School, Iroquois Middle School, and Iroquois Senior High School.

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