NOT LISTED FOR SALE

561 N Lighthouse Dr Mears, MI 49436

Estimated Value: $267,344 - $396,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,216 Sq Ft
$275/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 31, 2017

Last sale price $191,000 $157 Per Sq Ft

Est. 75% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,970/month

349 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Chalet
  • Recreation Room
  • Property fronts a channel
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2017

Well built Chalet with 70' of Silver Lake Channel right out the front door. Floor to Ceiling glass wall provides great outdoor views and nature light in the cottage. Situated on a lot that has a sound barrier from the road. Wood stove heat source, tongue and groove walls, 2x6 Pine floor and loft. Newer Metal Roof, water heater, and well. Public Lake MI Beach Park and Little Point Sable within walking distance. Silver Lake Sand Dunes dream get-away! Call for private showing. The lot #91 across the Street can be included with the sale. For $255,000 It is 70x250. Annual Tax $421.00

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dodie Stark

Coldwell Banker Anchor-Hart License #6502353942 Listed on: 09/10/2016

Coldwell Banker Anchor-Hart

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimbra Baker

HomeRealty, LLC License #6501382453

HomeRealty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,491

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 10,150 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70x145
  • Property fronts a channel
  • Private Waterfront
  • 70 Feet of Waterfront

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Chalet
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,216 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Well
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,491

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Chalet
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1966
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 70x145
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1216.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1491.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 70.0
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Roofing:Metal: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Heat Source:Wood2: Yes
  • Heat Type:Wood3: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1216.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Chalet: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 1216.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 189900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Metal
  • Water Body Name: Silver Creek
  • Waterfront Features: Stream/Creek
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Wood
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Channel: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 70x145
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10150.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1491.0
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2016
Closed on
Aug 31, 2017
Sold by
Walker Betty J and Walker John G
Bought by
Fox Kenneth S and Fox Laura Christine
Seller's Agent
Dodie Stark
Coldwell Banker Anchor-Hart
Buyer's Agent
Kimbra Baker
HomeRealty, LLC
List Price
$199,000
Sold Price
$191,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-4.02%
Current Estimated Value
$334,336

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$143,336
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 1965
Sold by
Riley Stanley D and Riley Carol M
Bought by
Walker John C and Walker Betty
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
Fox Kenneth S -- Oceana Land Title Agency Inc
Walker Betty J -- None Available
Walker John C -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/31/2017 08/31/17 Sold $191,000 -4.0% $157 / Sq Ft
08/25/2017 08/25/17 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2016 09/10/16 For Sale $199,000 -- $164 / 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 $1,771 $120,700 $120,700 $0
2024 $447 $93,700 $93,700 $0
2023 $1,596 $75,700 $75,700 $0
2022 $1,596 $62,900 $0 $0
2021 $1,565 $33,500 $33,500 $0
2020 $3,206 $69,200 $69,200 $0
2019 $3,233 $68,900 $0 $0
2018 $1,508 $74,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,508 $74,800 $0 $0
2016 -- $68,700 $0 $0
2013 -- $68,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dodie Stark

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Dodie Stark

    Coldwell Banker Anchor-Hart

    (231) 873-3400

    62 Total Sales

    Dodie Stark
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  • Kimbra Baker

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Kimbra Baker

    HomeRealty, LLC

    (616) 450-2500

    74 Total Sales

    Kimbra Baker
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16047087

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 006-322-045-00

Michigan Oceana County Mears 49436

561 N Lighthouse Dr, Mears, MI

This home is located at 561 N Lighthouse Dr, Mears, MI 49436 since 10 September 2016 and is currently estimated at $334,336, approximately $274 per square foot. This property was built in 1966. 561 N Lighthouse Dr is a home located in Oceana County with nearby schools including Spitler Elementary School, Hart Middle School, and Hart High School.

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