NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5659 Sanctuary Dr NE Ada, MI 49301

Forest Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $889,000 - $1,070,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,790 Sq Ft
$600/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold December 04, 2020

Last sale price $675,000 $178 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,612/month

67 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Docks
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Knapp Forest Elementary School Rated A
  • Water Access
  • Family Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of December 2020

This carefully designed home is tucked off the main road in The Sanctuary, a gated community of 75 acres with footpaths, fishing pond,gazebo and access to Ada's walk/bike paths. The gourmet kitchen features Dacor Epicure range/stove/warming drawer, Asko dishwasher and Grohe faucets. Custom cabinetry with loads of counter space make this bright kitchen a joy to cook in. Open concept main floor allows for natural light and gorgeous views of private backyard. Owners suite has cathedral ceilings, dual closets and private bath with heated floors. Lower level has in floor-heat throughout, living areas with second fireplace, wet bar, huge office and third bedroom. Newer HVAC system and chimney/roof upgrades. Garage holds up to 4 cars and including heated 16x22 separate area with 220 outlet

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leslie Ruppel

Five Star Real Estate (Ada) License #6506048531 Listed on: 08/28/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Caitlyn Wisniewski

616 Realty LLC License #6506048186

616 Realty LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,116

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • Home fronts a pond
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Terraced Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $600 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 3,790 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Water Views
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Docks
  • Wetlands on Lot
  • Shared Waterfront

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, trash, snow removal, sewer, lawn/yard care
  • The Sanctuary Condos

Recreation

  • Recreational Area

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,116

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$600 per month

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Condominium
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2003
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Condominium
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: ---
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3790.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 8115.54
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RR/PUD
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Low Emissivity Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Lot Description:Rolling Hills: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • Landscape:Terraced Yard: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • General Property Info:Condo Proj Name: The Sanctuary
  • General Property Info:Entry Type: Gated
  • General Property Info:Pets YN: Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wetland Area: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2175.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built in Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Daylight, Full
  • LivingArea: 3790.0
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 699000.0
  • Lot Features: Recreational, Wooded, Wetland Area, Rolling Hills
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Porch(es)
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stone: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 4.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Pets Allowed, Other
  • Association Fee: 600.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 600.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Buy in Fee: 0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Monthly
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • General Property Info:Association Contact: Gerow Management co
  • Assoc Amenities:Pets Allowed2: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Shared Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other, Water, Trash, Snow Removal, Sewer, Lawn/Yard Care

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: ---
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7318.0
  • Zoning Description: RR/PUD
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8115.54
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2025
Sold by
Obrien Jerry and Obrien Paula
Bought by
Straith James C and Straith Gail H
Current Estimated Value
$991,003

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2020
Closed on
Dec 4, 2020
Sold by
Obrien Jerry
Bought by
Obrien Jerry and Obrien Paula
Seller's Agent
Leslie Ruppel
Five Star Real Estate (Ada)
Buyer's Agent
Caitlyn Wisniewski
616 Realty LLC
List Price
$715,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-5.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.46%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2014
Sold by
Dunn Charles C and Dunn Nancy L
Bought by
Charles & Nancy Dunn Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2003
Sold by
Dp Fox Sanctuary Llc
Bought by
Dunn Charles C and Dunn Nancy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$543,400
Interest Rate
5.36%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2000
Sold by
Dp Fox Sanctuary
Bought by
Dp Fox Sanctuary Llc and Dunn Charles C
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Straith James C $890,000 None Listed On Document
Obrien Jerry -- None Available
Obrien Jerry $675,000 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Charles & Nancy Dunn Trust -- None Available
Dunn Charles C -- --
Dp Fox Sanctuary Llc -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Obrien Jerry $200,000
Previous Owner Charles And Nancy Dunn Trust $510,400
Previous Owner Dunn Charles C $510,400
Previous Owner Dunn Charles C $460,000
Previous Owner Dunn Charles C $468,000
Previous Owner Dunn Charles C $558,750
Previous Owner Dunn Charles C $543,400
Previous Owner Dunn Charles C $108,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/04/2020 12/04/20 Sold $675,000 -5.6% $178 / Sq Ft
11/03/2020 11/03/20 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2020 08/28/20 For Sale $715,000 -- $189 / 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 $7,344 $437,500 $0 $0
2024 $7,344 $361,000 $0 $0
2023 $10,680 $337,600 $0 $0
2022 $10,497 $328,700 $0 $0
2021 $10,098 $318,500 $0 $0
2020 $5,605 $302,500 $0 $0
2019 $7,654 $303,000 $0 $0
2018 $7,961 $297,300 $0 $0
2017 $7,936 $257,700 $0 $0
2016 $7,654 $243,400 $0 $0
2015 -- $243,400 $0 $0
2013 -- $258,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20035583

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-15-20-352-020