$456,000
SOLD OCT 25, 2024
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,150 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$212 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Porch
  • University Hills Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2024

Please have offers submitted by Sunday September 29 at 5pm Welcome to 681 Lake Forest. This wonderful colonial is perfectly situated in the University Hills neighborhood. There is much to love about this very well-maintained 4 bedrooms 2.5 bath home. Just pulling into the new, expansive driveway will give you a feeling of hominess. Walk through the beautiful front entry door and you will immediately notice new luxury vinyl flooring throughout much of the first floor as well as newly engineered wood flooring in the formal living room and dining room. The step-down family room with wood burning fireplace and raised hearth will give a sense of peace. The room has a door wall leading to the large deck and tranquil back yard with mature trees and greenery. Additional features include first floor laundry whole house generator, gutter guards, updated primary bath & family room carpet. Conveniently located within walking distance to University Hills Elementary School and two neighborhood common areas. This home will not disappoint.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joseph Anderson

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Roch License #MISPE-6501371105 Listed on: 09/22/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Roch

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Griffin

Keller Williams Realty Lakeside License #MISPE-6501399264

Keller Williams Realty Lakeside

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 94 x 120

HOA Fees

  • $21 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,150 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Basement
  • Block Basement Construction

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Amy Osterbeck HOA
  • University Hills 4 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 15-16-326-005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,570

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$21 per month

Listing Details

  • Originating MLS: MiRealSource
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type: 1 to 4 Units
  • Type Of Property: Single Family
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Structure Style: 2 Story
  • Flood Plain: Unknown
  • Total Tax Amount: 3569.78
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Mail City: Rochester Hills
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Humidifier, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: FamRoom Fireplace, Natural Fireplace
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Block
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedroom 1: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 17 x 14
  • Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 13 x 11
  • Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 14 x 13
  • Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Bedroom 4: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Bedroom 4 Floor Covering: Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Bathroom 1: Dimensions: 10 x 8, On Level: Second, Flooring: Ceramic
  • Bathroom 2: Dimensions: 8 x 8, On Level: Second, Flooring: Ceramic
  • Dining Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 12 x 10
  • Dining Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Family Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 18 x 13
  • Family Room Floor Covering: Carpet
  • Kitchen: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 17 x 11
  • Kitchen Floor Covering: Vinyl
  • Laundry: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 11 x 8
  • Laundry Room Floor Covering: Vinyl
  • Living Room: On 1st Floor, Dimensions: 17 x 13
  • Living Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 806
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2150
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2150
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Aluminum, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Porch
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Frontage: 94
  • Road: Paved Street
  • Frontage Type: Road

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Attached Garage, Electric in Garage, Gar Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sanitary
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 250
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Yearly
  • Association Contact: Amy Osterbeck
  • Association Phone: 586-945-5323
  • Association Fee: Yes

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 15-16-326-005
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Dimensions: 94 x 120
  • Acreage: 0.26
  • Geo Subdivision: MI

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Summer Tax: Year: 2024, Amount: $1,960.55
  • Winter Tax: Year: 2023, Amount: $1,609.23
  • Taxable Value: 121930
  • Total Tax: Amount: $3,569.78
  • SEV Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District: Rochester Community School District

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2024
Closed on
Oct 25, 2024
Sold by
Harris N Jay N and Harris Barbara R
Bought by
Manoharan Suriya Ganapathy and Nehra Arpita
Seller's Agent
Joseph Anderson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Roch
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Griffin
Keller Williams Realty Lakeside
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$456,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
1.33%
Views
15
Current Estimated Value
$469,315

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$13,315
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.76%
Original Mortgage
$433,200
Outstanding Balance
$424,670
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$44,645

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2002
Sold by
Cardoza George A
Bought by
Harris N J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$212,000
Interest Rate
6.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 1995
Sold by
Hermann Ronald R
Bought by
Cardoza George A and Cardoza Sylvia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,450
Interest Rate
8.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $456,000 Premier Title
Warranty Deed $456,000 Premier Title
Warranty Deed $456,000 Premier Title
Deed $265,000 --
Deed $170,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $433,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $33,400 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $37,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $182,683 New Conventional
Previous Owner $212,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $153,450 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/25/2024 10/25/24 Sold $456,000 +1.3% $212 / Sq Ft
09/30/2024 09/30/24 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2024 09/24/24 For Sale $450,000 -- $209 / Sq Ft
Source: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

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
2022 $1,961 $155,200 $0 $0
2018 $3,247 $140,570 $0 $0
2017 $3,110 $133,910 $0 $0
2015 -- $113,520 $0 $0
2014 -- $103,730 $0 $0
2011 -- $94,240 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 50156139

Michigan Multiple Listing Service

APN: 15-16-326-005