NOT LISTED FOR SALE

557 Lum Ave Kalamazoo, MI 49048

Eastwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $174,000 - $203,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,692 Sq Ft
$70/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 18, 2021

Last sale price $150,000 $56 Per Sq Ft

Est. 25% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,237/month

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Bungalow
  • 4-minute walk to Wilson Recreation Area
  • Porch
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of June 2021

This home is located at 557 Lum Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 since 11 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $188,006, approximately $69 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 557 Lum Ave is a home located in Kalamazoo County with nearby schools including Northeastern Elementary School, Linden Grove Middle School, and Kalamazoo Central High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Greg Miller

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI License #6506043053 Listed on: 05/11/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

Co-Listed By

Austin Spieth

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

Last Buyer's Agent

Greg Miller

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI License #6506043053 Listed on: 05/11/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,342

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 91 x 140

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,342

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1925
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 91 x 140
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2692.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2342.03
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1704.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2692.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 988.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 988.0
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 988.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 150000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Size Area: 0.29
  • Lot Dimensions: 91 x 140
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12632.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2342.03
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2021
Closed on
Jun 18, 2021
Sold by
Silber Andrew and Silber Adela
Bought by
Bowlby Sarah
Seller's Agent
Greg Miller
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Buyer's Agent
Greg Miller
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$150,000
Current Estimated Value
$188,006

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$38,006
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.18%
Original Mortgage
$142,500
Outstanding Balance
$129,856
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$48,752

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2017
Closed on
May 19, 2017
Sold by
New Day Homes Llc
Bought by
Silber Andrew and Silber Adela
Seller's Agent
CARLE WATTS
Lifestyles Real Estate and Staging LLC
Buyer's Agent
Austin Spieth
Michigan Top Producers
List Price
$89,700
Sold Price
$84,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,200
-5.8%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.10%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 11, 2016
Closed on
Mar 8, 2017
Sold by
Bank Of America Na
Bought by
New Day Homes Llc
Seller's Agent
Raymond Megie
Realty Executives Main St LLC
Buyer's Agent
Non Participant
Non Realcomp Office
List Price
$35,420
Sold Price
$27,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,170
-23.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
53665.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2016
Sold by
Rocha Rebecca D
Bought by
Bank Of America Na
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
Bowlby Sarah $150,000 Title Resource Agency
Silber Andrew $84,500 Devon Title Company
New Day Homes Llc $27,250 Devon Title Company
Bank Of America Na $37,720 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bowlby Sarah $142,500
Previous Owner Thornburg Rebecca D $13,560
Previous Owner Rocha Rebecca D $66,728
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/18/2021 06/18/21 Sold $150,000 0.0% $56 / Sq Ft
05/11/2021 05/11/21 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2021 05/11/21 For Sale $150,000 +77.5% $56 / Sq Ft
05/19/2017 05/19/17 Sold $84,500 -5.8% $31 / Sq Ft
05/06/2017 05/06/17 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2017 05/04/17 For Sale $89,700 +229.2% $33 / Sq Ft
03/13/2017 03/13/17 Sold $27,250 -23.1% $22 / Sq Ft
02/06/2017 02/06/17 Pending -- -- --
12/11/2016 12/11/16 For Sale $35,420 -- $28 / 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 $2,926 $74,700 $0 $0
2024 $565 $60,800 $0 $0
2023 $539 $50,200 $0 $0
2022 $2,755 $49,600 $0 $0
2021 $1,790 $43,900 $0 $0
2020 $2,338 $38,900 $0 $0
2019 $2,255 $34,300 $0 $0
2018 $2,200 $30,200 $0 $0
2017 $0 $30,200 $0 $0
2016 -- $29,400 $0 $0
2015 -- $28,900 $0 $0
2014 -- $29,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Greg Miller

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Greg Miller

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

    (269) 743-4817

    49 in this area

    1,498 Total Sales

    Greg Miller
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  • A

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Austin Spieth

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    CARLE WATTS

    Lifestyles Real Estate and Staging LLC

    (269) 720-3160

    3 in this area

    47 Total Sales

    CARLE WATTS
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  • Raymond Megie

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Raymond Megie

    Realty Executives

    (586) 634-1822

    372 Total Sales

    Raymond Megie
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Non Participant

    Non Realcomp Office

  • U

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Unidentified Agent

    Unidentified Office

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21016420

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 06-13-124-010

Michigan Kalamazoo County Kalamazoo 49048 Eastwood

557 Lum Ave, Kalamazoo, MI

This home is located at 557 Lum Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 since 11 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $188,006, approximately $69 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 557 Lum Ave is a home located in Kalamazoo County with nearby schools including Northeastern Elementary School, Linden Grove Middle School, and Kalamazoo Central High School.

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