NOT LISTED FOR SALE

638 Buena Vista Lake Orion, MI 48362

Estimated Value: $662,000 - $810,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,655 Sq Ft
$279/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 25, 2013

Last sale price $288,000 $108 Per Sq Ft

Est. 158% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,638/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Dock Facilities
  • Deck
  • Orion Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Spa
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2013

GREAT VIEWS OF LK ORION FROM MANY WINDOWS & THE LARGE DECK BUILT EXCLUSIVE FOR ENTERTAINMENT. ENJOY THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS WITH LAKE ORION LAKEFRONT AND A LARGE BACKYARD WITH SHED. BEAUTIFUL GREAT RM WITH CATHEDRAL CEILING, GAS FIREPLACE, CUSTOM WINDOWS AND A BEAUTIFUL BAR. ADJOINING FRENCH DOORS LEAD TO PRIVATE HOT TUB ROOM. ISLAND KITCHEN WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS AND FULLY APPLIANCED. LG DINING WITH CATHEDRAL, BUTLERS PANTRY TOO. NON HOMESTEAD

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Suzanne Fodor

Real Estate One-Oxford License #6501254152 Listed on: 05/29/2013

Real Estate One-Oxford

Last Buyer's Agent

Anne Kersten

Coldwell Banker Professionals License #6501367454

Coldwell Banker Professionals

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 70 x 118
  • Lake Front
  • Fenced

Home Design

  • Quad-Level Property

Interior Spaces

  • 2,655 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Water Views
  • Dryer
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Dock Facilities
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0902354020

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Orion Improvment Co's Sub No 1 Subdivision

Recreation

  • Water Sports

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,506

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Level: Quad-Level
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, Humidifier, Spa/Hot-tub, Wet Bar
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Fuel: Gas
  • Fireplace Locations: Great Room
  • Room Count: 16
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Finished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range/Stove
  • Sq Ft Combined: 3215
  • Sq Ft Lower Floor: 560
  • Total Sq Ft: 2655
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 560

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront Name: LAKE ORION
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Fenced, Lighting
  • Frontage Feet: 118
  • Porch Type: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
  • Waterfront Description: Lake Front

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 Car
  • Garage Features: Attached, Direct Access, Electricity, Door Opener
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)
  • Laundry Facilities: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Lake Orion

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Water View
  • Lot Dimensions: 70 X 118
  • Parcel Number: 0902354020

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 5729.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 777.0000
  • Total Tax: 6506.0000

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: All Sports Lake, Dock Facilities

MLS Schools

  • School District: Lake Orion

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2013
Closed on
Jul 25, 2013
Sold by
Thorpe Mary L
Bought by
Otto David J and Otto Caren
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Fodor
Real Estate One-Oxford
Buyer's Agent
Anne Kersten
Coldwell Banker Professionals
List Price
$298,980
Sold Price
$288,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,980
-3.67%
Current Estimated Value
$741,989

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$453,989
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.72%
Original Mortgage
$230,400
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2012
Sold by
Thorpe Charles J
Bought by
Thorpe Charles J and Thorpe Mary L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2008
Sold by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2008
Sold by
Stinson Kelly
Bought by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2007
Sold by
Palmer Michael and Palmer Kathleen
Bought by
Stinson Kelly

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2003
Sold by
Palmer Michael
Bought by
Palmer Michael and Palmer Kathleen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$289,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2001
Sold by
Palmer Michael
Bought by
Palmer Michael

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2001
Sold by
Palmer Michael
Bought by
Palmer Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$285,000
Interest Rate
7.2%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2000
Sold by
Kangas Lawrence W
Bought by
Palmer Michael G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$285,000
Interest Rate
8.24%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 4, 1998
Sold by
Doyle James L
Bought by
Dahlin Matthew E
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
Otto David J $288,000 Troy Abstract & Title Agency
Thorpe Charles J -- None Available
Federal National Mortgage Association -- None Available
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems $429,844 None Available
Stinson Kelly $439,000 Multiple
Palmer Michael -- Cislo Title Company
Palmer Michael -- --
Palmer Michael -- --
Palmer Michael G $350,000 --
Dahlin Matthew E $144,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Otto Caren Tc $144,000
Closed Otto David J $230,400
Previous Owner Stinson Kelly $417,000
Previous Owner Palmer Michael $289,000
Previous Owner Palmer Michael $285,000
Previous Owner Palmer Michael G $285,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2013 07/25/13 Sold $288,000 -3.7% $108 / Sq Ft
06/10/2013 06/10/13 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2013 05/29/13 For Sale $298,980 -- $113 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

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
2024 $7,138 $335,980 $0 $0
2023 $6,814 $302,390 $0 $0
2022 $8,047 $258,280 $0 $0
2021 $7,698 $248,050 $0 $0
2020 $6,257 $245,410 $0 $0
2019 $5,190 $223,400 $0 $0
2018 $7,300 $198,770 $0 $0
2017 $7,009 $198,770 $0 $0
2016 $6,966 $182,220 $0 $0
2015 -- $178,900 $0 $0
2014 -- $154,240 $0 $0
2011 -- $103,180 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Suzanne Fodor

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Suzanne Fodor

    Real Estate One

    (248) 240-0114

    46 Total Sales

    Suzanne Fodor
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Anne Kersten

    Coldwell Banker Professionals

    (248) 330-5785

    22 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 213051310

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APN: 09-02-354-020

Michigan Oakland County Lake Orion 48362

638 Buena Vista, Lake Orion, MI

This home is located at 638 Buena Vista, Lake Orion, MI 48362 since 29 May 2013 and is currently estimated at $741,989, approximately $279 per square foot. This property was built in 1986. 638 Buena Vista is a home located in Oakland County with nearby schools including Orion Oaks Elementary School, Oakview Middle School, and Lake Orion Community High School.

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