NOT LISTED FOR SALE

705 E Montezuma Ave Houghton, MI 49931

Estimated Value: $237,000 - $287,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,666 Sq Ft
$156/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 13, 2022

Last sale price $210,000 $126 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,711/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • No HOA
  • Houghton Elementary School Rated A
  • Early American Architecture
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of July 2022

Highest and Best offer by April 14th.
This beautiful historic home is located up on the hill overseeing Portage canal & can be seen from the town as an iconic landmark. It has a tremendous amount of character & charm. Built in the 1900's, it offers several updates and currently is a rental for MTU (Michigan Technological University) students with a 4th bedroom on the lower level converted from the dining area. This could also be used as a vacation home, public canal access at the street, & ski hills nearby. The full bathroom was recently updated, while this charming home features woodwork, hardwood/laminate floors, and antique-style architecture. A new roof was put on in 2008, vinyl siding in 2010, along with Anderson Windows. a new heater boiler system, 200 amp electrical service, new copper plumbing, new water softener in 2019, and kitchen reverse osmosis drinking water system. To view this delightful FSBO home you'll be contacting the owner Tom Waypa to make arrangements with the current tenants. Seller to review all highest and best offers by April 14th.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heather Kerr

Property Nook LLC License #6502412824 Listed on: 03/23/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Heather Kerr

Property Nook LLC License #6502412824 Listed on: 03/23/2022

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,510

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 50 x 50 x 50
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Historic Home

Home Design

  • Early American Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,666 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Water Views
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Electric Range
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Seawall
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Location

  • Upper Level

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 05222800200

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,510

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Historic, Early American
  • Architecture Level: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1900
  • State Equalized Value: 61322.0000
  • Entry Location: Upper Level w/Steps
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Water Softener (owned)
  • Room Count: 8
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Kitchen Appliances: Built-In Electric Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer
  • Sq Ft Combined: 1666
  • Total Sq Ft: 1666
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 648

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt
  • Waterfront Name: Portage Canal
  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl
  • Foundation Materials: Stone
  • Frontage Feet: 100
  • Porch Type: Porch - Covered, Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: No Garage

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Sewer: Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Heater Fuel: Heat Pump
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Houghton-Portage

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Vacation Home, Water View
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 50 x 50 X 50
  • Parcel Number: 05222800200

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 2510.0000
  • Total Tax: 2510.0000
  • Taxable Value: 54167.0000

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Navigable, Sea Wall

MLS Schools

  • School District: Houghton-Portage

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2022
Closed on
Jul 13, 2022
Sold by
Tlw Management Llc
Bought by
Tidwell Sam and Garcia-Tidwell Nancy
Seller's Agent
Heather Kerr
Property Nook LLC
Buyer's Agent
Heather Kerr
Property Nook LLC
List Price
$190,000
Sold Price
$210,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
10.53%
Current Estimated Value
$260,569

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$50,569
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.80%
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Outstanding Balance
$160,267
Interest Rate
5.41%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$100,302

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2011
Sold by
Sharpe David A Susan T and Sharpe David A Colleen C
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
Tidwell Sam $210,000 Transnation Title Agency
-- $93,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tidwell Sam $168,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/13/2022 07/13/22 Sold $210,000 +10.5% $126 / Sq Ft
04/01/2022 04/01/22 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2022 03/23/22 For Sale $190,000 -- $114 / 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
2025 $4,004 $103,409 $0 $0
2024 $3,088 $94,510 $0 $0
2023 $2,942 $83,261 $0 $0
2022 $2,569 $64,813 $0 $0
2021 $2,512 $61,322 $0 $0
2020 $2,477 $58,411 $0 $0
2019 $2,432 $55,388 $0 $0
2018 $2,370 $51,196 $0 $0
2017 $2,276 $52,810 $0 $0
2015 -- $50,466 $0 $0
2014 -- $50,425 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Heather Kerr

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Heather Kerr

    Property Nook LLC

    (517) 672-1226

    17 Total Sales

    Heather Kerr
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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 2220019106

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APN: 052-228-002-00

Michigan Houghton County Houghton 49931

705 E Montezuma Ave, Houghton, MI

This home is located at 705 E Montezuma Ave, Houghton, MI 49931 since 23 March 2022 and is currently estimated at $260,569, approximately $156 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 705 E Montezuma Ave is a home located in Houghton County with nearby schools including Houghton Elementary School, Houghton Middle School, and Houghton Central High School.

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