$114,500
SOLD JAN 23, 2025

68869 70th St Watervliet, MI 49098

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,976 Sq Ft
6.98 Acres

Recently Sold

$58 Per Sq Ft

33% Below List Price

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Laundry Room
  • Deck
  • Living Room
  • Accessible Approach with Ramp

About This Home

As of January 2025

Welcome to this charming 7-acre estate in the coveted Watervliet School District, a rare opportunity steeped in familial history. This home has 3 spacious bedrooms and a full bath, with a generous 1,972 sq ft of living space with 2 kitchens, allowing for extra prep space. This property is ideal for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle, featuring a large barn and a chicken coop, perfect for hobbies or small-scale farming. The expansive land provides endless possibilities for gardening, recreation, or future expansions. This home, cherished by the same family for generations, is now ready for new owners to create lasting memories with your own special touches and updates. Home is need of repairs, use this opportunity to own 7 acres in the country under 200k with a large barn!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shannon Storino

Mitten Shores Real Estate, LLC License #6502431834 Listed on: 09/05/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Gainer

RE/MAX by the Lake License #6501458486

RE/MAX by the Lake

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,736

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 6.98 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 400 x 800

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,976 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Accessible Ramps

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Well
  • Septic System

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Barn

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,736

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Other Structures:Barn: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: Ramped Entrance, Covered Entrance
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 1976.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 500.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 169988.0
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 6.98
  • Lot Size Area: 6.98
  • Lot Dimensions: 400 X 800
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 303896.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1736.31
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2024
Closed on
Jan 23, 2025
Sold by
Ackerman Tomas Paul
Bought by
Schlacher Isabeau and Hepler Angela
Seller's Agent
Shannon Storino
Mitten Shores Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Gainer
RE/MAX by the Lake
List Price
$169,988
Sold Price
$114,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,488
-32.64%
Total Days on Market
40
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
$143,249

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$28,749
Avg. Annual Appreciation
83.20%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2024
Sold by
Ackerman Thomas
Bought by
Shemick Shirley

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2023
Sold by
Ackerman Thomas Paul
Bought by
Shemick Shirley

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2009
Sold by
Scherer Dorothy F and Helwig Jane K
Bought by
Scherer Dorothy F and Ackerman Thomas Paul
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $114,500 Sun Title
Warranty Deed $114,500 Sun Title
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/23/2025 01/23/25 Sold $114,500 -32.6% $58 / Sq Ft
10/15/2024 10/15/24 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2024 09/05/24 For Sale $169,988 -- $86 / 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
2024 $1,353 $80,700 $0 $0
2023 $1,288 $69,200 $0 $0
2022 $1,748 $63,700 $0 $0
2021 $1,547 $55,100 $13,700 $41,400
2020 $1,528 $55,100 $13,700 $41,400
2019 $1,496 $50,200 $50,200 $0
2018 $1,493 $42,600 $42,600 $0
2017 $1,472 $36,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,468 $36,200 $0 $0
2015 $942 $36,200 $0 $0
2014 $927 $33,000 $0 $0
2013 -- $30,900 $30,900 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24046664

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 80-11-031-003-20