557 W James St Lawrence, MI 49064
2
Beds
3
Baths
1,305
Sq Ft
8.45
Acres
Highlights
- 8.45 Acre Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Deck
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Halls are 36 inches wide or more
About This Home
As of December 2023What a find! This nicely updated 3 bed/3 bath home sits on 8.45 scenic acres with a large 32 x 32 garage. Hidden away yet close to town the property offers large trees and open meadows. Exposed wood beams in the open living, kitchen and dining area. Large loft above for a 3rd bedroom with nice views. This home has a new deck, new Pella windows (big picture window, bathroom, kitchen, master and all windows upstairs), new half bath, new laundry area, newer furnace and a/c. Come see!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Realty Executives Instant Equity License #6501293897 Listed on: 10/24/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,862
Year Built
- Built in 1992
Lot Details
- 8.45 Acre Lot
- Level Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Garden
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Unpaved Driveway
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,305 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Replacement Windows
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Microwave
- Kitchen Island
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Accessible Home Design
- Halls are 36 inches wide or more
- Doors are 36 inches wide or more
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
- Propane
- Septic System
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 24, 2023
Closed on
Dec 29, 2023
Sold by
Stuit Jane
Bought by
Anderson Jason Leroyce
Seller's Agent
Kimberly Webb
Realty Executives Instant Equity
Buyer's Agent
Mary Phelps
NextHome ONE of Kalamazoo
List Price
$287,000
Sold Price
$287,000
Views
76
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.06%
Original Mortgage
$215,250
Outstanding Balance
$211,736
Interest Rate
7.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$99,781
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 5, 2020
Closed on
Jan 29, 2021
Sold by
Hays Zacary and Hays Chelsea
Bought by
Stuit Mark
Seller's Agent
Aris Kubash
Century 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Webb
Realty Executives Instant Equity
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-4.31%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.53%
Original Mortgage
$176,000
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 30, 2019
Sold by
Hays Zacary and Hays Chelsea
Bought by
Hays Zacary and Hays Chelsea
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$107,700
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 14, 2017
Closed on
Jul 14, 2017
Sold by
Wright Casey J
Bought by
Karr Chelsea and Hays Zacary
Seller's Agent
Kerry Wright
Wright Properties
Buyer's Agent
The Frazee Team
Century 21 Affiliated
List Price
$109,900
Sold Price
$115,250
Premium/Discount to List
$5,350
4.87%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.03%
Original Mortgage
$109,487
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 26, 2012
Closed on
Aug 12, 2012
Sold by
U S Bank National Association
Bought by
Wright Casey J
Seller's Agent
Ed Farkas
Asset One Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kerry Wright
Wright Properties
List Price
$79,000
Sold Price
$75,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-5.06%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.26%
Original Mortgage
$73,641
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 17, 2011
Sold by
Kelly Ann and Kelly James
Bought by
Us Bank National Association
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 30, 2004
Sold by
Kelly Ana
Bought by
Kelly James and Kelly Ana
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,000
Interest Rate
6.55%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 1, 2002
Sold by
Abbott Ana Kelly
Bought by
Kely Ana
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 1, 1995
Sold by
Kuehl Darrell and Kuehl Cindy
Bought by
Abbott Ana L
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $287,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $220,000 | First American Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Michigan Trusted Title Agcy | |
| Warranty Deed | $115,250 | Chicago Title | |
| Deed | $75,000 | Etitle Agency Inc | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $89,250 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Liberty Title Inc | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $79,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $215,250 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $176,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $7,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $107,700 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $109,487 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $73,641 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $136,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2025 08/06/25 | Price Changed | $285,000 | -1.0% | $218 / Sq Ft |
| 07/01/2025 07/01/25 | Price Changed | $287,900 | -0.7% | $221 / Sq Ft |
| 06/12/2025 06/12/25 | For Sale | $289,900 | +1.0% | $222 / Sq Ft |
| 12/29/2023 12/29/23 | Sold | $287,000 | 0.0% | $220 / Sq Ft |
| 10/24/2023 10/24/23 | For Sale | $287,000 | +30.5% | $220 / Sq Ft |
| 01/29/2021 01/29/21 | Sold | $220,000 | -4.3% | $134 / Sq Ft |
| 12/29/2020 12/29/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/05/2020 11/05/20 | For Sale | $229,900 | +99.5% | $140 / Sq Ft |
| 07/14/2017 07/14/17 | Sold | $115,250 | +4.9% | $70 / Sq Ft |
| 07/06/2017 07/06/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/14/2017 06/14/17 | For Sale | $109,900 | +46.5% | $67 / Sq Ft |
| 09/07/2012 09/07/12 | Sold | $75,000 | -5.1% | $46 / Sq Ft |
| 08/07/2012 08/07/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/26/2012 06/26/12 | For Sale | $79,000 | -- | $48 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $2,626 | $107,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $2,626 | $89,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $2,196 | $78,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $3,862 | $70,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $3,018 | $56,600 | $16,900 | $39,700 |
| 2020 | $2,703 | $56,600 | $16,900 | $39,700 |
| 2019 | $2,699 | $54,400 | $54,400 | $0 |
| 2018 | $2,587 | $53,600 | $53,600 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,059 | $42,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,244 | $42,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $1,285 | $40,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | -- | $42,300 | $42,300 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Mary Phelps
Seller's Agent in 2025
Mary Phelps
NextHome ONE of Kalamazoo
(269) 364-1318
7 in this area
181 Total Sales
-
Kimberly Webb
Seller's Agent in 2023
Kimberly Webb
Realty Executives Instant Equity
(269) 757-1252
4 in this area
107 Total Sales
-
Aris Kubash
A
Seller's Agent in 2021
Aris Kubash
Century 21 Affiliated
(269) 757-1714
4 in this area
90 Total Sales
-
Kerry Wright
Seller's Agent in 2017
Kerry Wright
Wright Properties
(269) 369-4640
264 Total Sales
-
The Frazee Team
Buyer's Agent in 2017
The Frazee Team
Century 21 Affiliated
(269) 985-3049
5 in this area
452 Total Sales
-
Ed Farkas
Seller's Agent in 2012
Ed Farkas
Asset One Realty
(269) 228-3675
54 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 23139562
APN: 80-44-255-002-30
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