NOT LISTED FOR SALE

70 Elm Ct South Haven, MI 49090

Estimated Value: $1,009,000 - $1,211,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,550 Sq Ft
$308/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 16, 2017

Last sale price $585,000 $165 Per Sq Ft

Est. 87% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,106/month

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Family Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of June 2017

Grand Lake Michigan Beach House!
This cottage style contemporary is located just steps to South Beach and features 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and over 3000` of smartly designed living space with upscale finishes throughout.
Main level features open kitchen with stainless appliances, granite countertops and custom cabinets. Dining and living areas with gas log fireplace. Sitting room could be used as a den, study or additional dining and opens to a large family room with wood burning fireplace and views of Lake Michigan. Large deck overlooking a private back yard and a stunning wrap around porch for enjoying the lake breezes. Upstairs: 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths, recreation room with 2nd kitchen and laundry. Two furnaces with humidifiers, attached garage with extra storage.OPEN HOUSE 3/25 11-2 This prime location is perfect for year round living or a 2nd home. Outstanding rental potential. OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 25TH 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (MI TIME)
Home was completely remodeled with a major addition in 2015. Lake views from most rooms in the home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gretchen Arkins

Greenridge Realty South Haven License #6506043372 Listed on: 03/16/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Denise Moore

RE/MAX Lakeshore License #6506045582

RE/MAX Lakeshore

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,257

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 137 x 165
  • Shrub
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is zoned R-1B, R-1B

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,550 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Water Views
  • Partial Basement
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a lake
  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,257

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1949
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 137 x 165
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3550.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 9257.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: R-1B
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Additional Items:Humidifier: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 3550.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Humidifier, Built in Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, 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: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Partial
  • LivingArea: 3550.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 619000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.52
  • Lot Size Area: 0.52
  • Lot Dimensions: 137 x 165
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22736.0
  • Zoning Description: R-1B
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9257.0
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2017
Closed on
Jun 16, 2017
Sold by
Timmer Brian M and Timmer Carrie J
Bought by
Herne Mark and Herne Laura
Seller's Agent
Gretchen Arkins
Greenridge Realty South Haven
Buyer's Agent
Denise Moore
RE/MAX Lakeshore
List Price
$619,000
Sold Price
$585,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-5.49%
Current Estimated Value
$1,095,151

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$510,151
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.78%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2011
Closed on
Mar 22, 2013
Sold by
Calhoun Guy R and Calhoun Barbara A
Bought by
Timmer Brian M and Timmer Carrie J
Seller's Agent
Gretchen Arkins
Greenridge Realty South Haven
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Soukup
Jaqua REALTORS
List Price
$445,000
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$190,000
-42.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.63%
Original Mortgage
$161,000
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Herne Mark -- Ata National Title Group
Timmer Brian M -- Chicago Title Of Michigan
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Timmer Brian M $161,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/16/2017 06/16/17 Sold $585,000 -5.5% $165 / Sq Ft
04/26/2017 04/26/17 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2017 03/16/17 For Sale $619,000 +142.7% $174 / Sq Ft
03/22/2013 03/22/13 Sold $255,000 -42.7% $232 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/07/2013 03/07/13 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2011 10/10/11 For Sale $445,000 -- $405 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $16,357 $444,300 $0 $0
2024 $13,327 $431,400 $0 $0
2023 $12,735 $362,300 $0 $0
2022 $14,714 $338,600 $0 $0
2021 $14,145 $310,700 $119,600 $191,100
2020 $14,060 $287,300 $121,300 $166,000
2019 $13,587 $226,300 $226,300 $0
2018 $13,460 $224,200 $224,200 $0
2017 $9,110 $227,900 $0 $0
2016 $9,257 $192,200 $0 $0
2015 $4,124 $192,200 $0 $0
2014 $2,911 $160,300 $0 $0
2013 $3,565 $227,700 $227,700 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gretchen Arkins

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Gretchen Arkins

    Greenridge Realty South Haven

    (800) 321-3513

    33 in this area

    61 Total Sales

    Gretchen Arkins
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  • Denise Moore

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Denise Moore

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (616) 886-1107

    17 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Denise Moore
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  • Amanda Soukup

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Amanda Soukup

    Jaqua REALTORS

    (269) 214-2097

    44 in this area

    123 Total Sales

    Amanda Soukup
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 17010654

MichRIC

APN: 80-53-102-011-21

Michigan Van Buren County South Haven 49090

70 Elm Ct, South Haven, MI

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