NOT LISTED FOR SALE

56 S Lighthouse Dr Mears, MI 49436

Estimated Value: $360,000 - $423,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
624 Sq Ft
$645/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 26, 2024

Last sale price $390,000 $625 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,726/month

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Water Access
  • Recreation Room
  • Window Unit Cooling System

About This Home

As of August 2024

The Tree Tops cottage is a remodeled, cozy 2 bed, 1 bath cottage that is just a short walk to Lake MI. Beachcombers Sub is just South of Little Sable Point Lighthouse. The cottage is part of a private association and only 400 feet to the deeded/shared access walkout, sandy beach for residents/guests only. The cottage is centered in a beautiful hillside setting and has expansive decking, 3 lots, 2 sheds and hook up for an RV. (RV is not included). The quiet location adjoins 161 acres of State Land and is only a few miles to the heart of Silver Lake and Stony Lake for entertainment and dining. Showings are restricted due to booked rentals.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dodie Stark

Coldwell Banker Anchor-Hart License #6502353942 Listed on: 06/27/2024

Coldwell Banker Anchor-Hart

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Hardy

Coldwell Banker Anchor-Hart License #6501411873

Coldwell Banker Anchor-Hart

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,585

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 0.67 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 181.66x136.30x182.47x190.43
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 624 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Water Views
  • Range
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Space Heater
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Well
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include snow removal
  • Beachcombers Subdivision
  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Recreation

  • Recreational Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,585

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1970
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 181.66x136.30x182.47x190.43
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 624.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 5585.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: Beachcombers
  • Air Conditioning:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • Heat Type:Space Heater: Yes
  • Lot Description:Adj to Public Land: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 624.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 624.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 399900.0
  • Lot Features: Recreational, Wooded, Adj to Public Land
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Space Heater
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 200.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 200.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.67
  • Lot Size Area: 0.67
  • Lot Dimensions: 181.66x136.30x182.47x190.43
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 29185.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5585.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2024
Closed on
Aug 26, 2024
Sold by
Snyder Bradley and Snyder Bridgette
Bought by
Bradley D And Bridgette R Snyder Trust
Seller's Agent
Dodie Stark
Coldwell Banker Anchor-Hart
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Hardy
Coldwell Banker Anchor-Hart
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-2.48%
Views
51
Current Estimated Value
$402,602

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,602
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.11%
Original Mortgage
$312,000
Outstanding Balance
$308,972
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$93,630

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2024
Closed on
Aug 23, 2024
Sold by
Grimes Janet Trust
Bought by
Snyder B D
Seller's Agent
Dodie Stark
Coldwell Banker Anchor-Hart
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Hardy
Coldwell Banker Anchor-Hart
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-2.48%
Views
51

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$312,000
Outstanding Balance
$308,972
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$93,630

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2018
Closed on
Apr 5, 2018
Sold by
Bazan Jane and The Jane Bazan And Cal Cofer I
Bought by
The Janet Grimes Trust
Seller's Agent
Jeff Heglund
JH Realty Partners
Buyer's Agent
Dodie Stark
Coldwell Banker Anchor-Hart
List Price
$174,500
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,500
-8.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.94%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2008
Sold by
Vanderkolk Betty L Cofer
Bought by
Jane Bazan & Cal Cofer Irrevocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2004
Sold by
Vanderkolk Betty L Cofer and Bazan Jane Wray
Bought by
Vanderkolk Betty L Cofer

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 3, 2003
Sold by
Vanderkolk Betty L Cofer
Bought by
Vanderkolk Betty L Cofer and Betty L Cover Vanderkolk Trust
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bradley D And Bridgette R Snyder Trust -- Oceana Land Title
Snyder B D $390,000 Oceana Land Title & Escrow
Snyder Bradley $390,000 Oceana Land Title
The Janet Grimes Trust $160,000 Devon Title Co
Jane Bazan & Cal Cofer Irrevocable Trust -- None Available
Vanderkolk Betty L Cofer -- None Available
Vanderkolk Betty L Cofer -- --
Vanderkolk Betty L Cofer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Snyder Bradley $312,000
Closed Snyder B D $312,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/26/2024 08/26/24 Sold $390,000 -2.5% $625 / Sq Ft
08/04/2024 08/04/24 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2024 06/27/24 For Sale $399,900 +149.9% $641 / Sq Ft
04/05/2018 04/05/18 Sold $160,000 -8.3% $256 / Sq Ft
03/25/2018 03/25/18 For Sale $174,500 -- $280 / Sq Ft
03/21/2018 03/21/18 Pending -- -- --
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 $6,382 $176,600 $176,600 $0
2024 $1,648 $174,800 $174,800 $0
2023 $5,585 $155,500 $155,500 $0
2022 $5,585 $130,800 $0 $0
2021 $5,579 $127,500 $127,500 $0
2020 $5,262 $121,700 $121,700 $0
2019 $5,367 $120,500 $0 $0
2018 $4,842 $114,900 $0 $0
2017 $4,594 $110,700 $0 $0
2016 -- $105,200 $0 $0
2013 -- $129,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24032972

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 011-270-044-00