715 Merrill St Lansing, MI 48912
Foster Neighborhood
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,946
Sq Ft
0.25
Acres
Highlights
- 0.25 Acre Lot
- Deck
- Covered patio or porch
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- Beamed Ceilings
About This Home
As of August 2018Great Cape Cod in perfect location for MSU or LCC or Cooley! 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, lots of updates! Its a 2 minute walk to CATA buses running both east and west, just one block west of Frandor. First floor has living room with fireplace, roomy kitchen, dining room overlooking back yard, 2 bedrooms and full updated bath. Upstairs is a large bedroom with sitting area. The lower level has an egress window and can serve as a 4th bedroom or family room with built in bar and 2nd fridge. There is a half bath in the lower level. There is a nice porch on the front of the house and a very large deck on the back for summer dining. There is a one car detached garage with door opener. The entire interior has been freshly painted and there is new carpet in the lower level and one of the bedrooms. The r oof was new July, 2012 and are the gas stove and refrigerator. The dishwasher was new in 2010, the furnace and hot water heater new in 2008. Easy to show and occupy. Seller is licensed realtor in the state of Michigan.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Martha Bashore
Coldwell Banker Realty -Stadium License #6506038564 Listed on: 08/22/2012
Last Buyer's Agent
Richard Gingras
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals License #6501305265
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1941
Lot Details
- 0.25 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 47x110.8
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Aluminum Siding
Interior Spaces
- Beamed Ceilings
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Covered patio or porch
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- Downers Subdivision
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 22, 2018
Closed on
Aug 14, 2018
Sold by
Goheen Lori
Bought by
Verdell Robert G
Seller's Agent
Richard Gingras
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Beckwith
Five Star Real Estate - Lansing
List Price
$109,900
Sold Price
$116,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,100
5.55%
Total Days on Market
100
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$56,466
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.15%
Original Mortgage
$118,244
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
VA
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 22, 2012
Closed on
Nov 30, 2012
Sold by
Bashore Mark M and Bashore Martha R
Bought by
Goheen Lori
Seller's Agent
Martha Bashore
Coldwell Banker Realty -Stadium
Buyer's Agent
Richard Gingras
RE/MAX Real Estate Professionals
List Price
$86,900
Sold Price
$80,200
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,700
-7.71%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.68%
Original Mortgage
$78,747
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 20, 2012
Sold by
Bashore Ethan and Bashore Martha R
Bought by
Bashore Mark M and Bashore Martha R
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 25, 2007
Sold by
Us Bank Na
Bought by
Bashore Ethan M and Bashore Martha
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,782
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 2, 2006
Sold by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems
Bought by
Us Bank Na
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 26, 2006
Sold by
Sarrell Charlie S and Sarrell Debra Kaye
Bought by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 2, 2001
Sold by
Kromer Mark A
Bought by
Sarrell Charlie B
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,800
Interest Rate
6.99%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $116,000 | Liberty Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $80,200 | Tri County Title Agency Llc | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $124,203 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $111,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $150,000 | VA | |
| Closed | $125,795 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $123,583 | VA | |
| Closed | $118,244 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $78,747 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $86,782 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $113,400 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $88,800 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14/2018 08/14/18 | Sold | $116,000 | +5.6% | $84 / Sq Ft |
| 07/05/2018 07/05/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/22/2018 06/22/18 | For Sale | $109,900 | +37.0% | $79 / Sq Ft |
| 11/30/2012 11/30/12 | Sold | $80,200 | -7.7% | $41 / Sq Ft |
| 11/30/2012 11/30/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/22/2012 08/22/12 | For Sale | $86,900 | -- | $45 / Sq Ft |
Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $28 | $66,800 | $11,100 | $55,700 |
| 2023 | $3,332 | $61,000 | $11,100 | $49,900 |
| 2022 | $3,002 | $56,400 | $9,100 | $47,300 |
| 2021 | $2,940 | $51,900 | $7,700 | $44,200 |
| 2020 | $2,922 | $48,500 | $7,700 | $40,800 |
| 2019 | $2,768 | $46,100 | $7,700 | $38,400 |
| 2018 | $2,430 | $45,100 | $7,700 | $37,400 |
| 2017 | $2,326 | $45,100 | $7,700 | $37,400 |
| 2016 | $2,226 | $41,500 | $7,700 | $33,800 |
| 2015 | $2,226 | $40,200 | $15,492 | $24,708 |
| 2014 | $2,226 | $39,600 | $8,853 | $30,747 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2018
Richard Gingras
RE/MAX Michigan
(517) 974-0505
4 in this area
62 Total Sales
-
Cindy Beckwith
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Cindy Beckwith
Five Star Real Estate - Lansing
(517) 614-2254
136 Total Sales
-
M
Seller's Agent in 2012
Martha Bashore
Coldwell Banker Realty -Stadium
Map
Source: Greater Lansing Association of Realtors®
MLS Number: 40307
APN: 01-01-11-379-191
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