NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7456 Taft Rd Mecosta, MI 49332

Estimated Value: $353,000 - $428,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,144 Sq Ft
$178/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 16, 2020

Last sale price $240,000 $112 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,276/month

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Property is near a lake
  • Deck
  • Docks
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

As of June 2020

Adorable cottage/home on Pretty Lake in Mecosta County. This home has 80 feet of sandy waterfront perfect for swimming! The 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2144 sf home has beautiful views of the lake in the nice open living spaces. Updates include: new metal roof, kitchen updates, new paint in all areas, bathroom totally renovated, exterior paint and more! You will love the 9 x 13 screened-in porch off the lower level walkout. Storage shed at lakeside for toys. Garage is two levels - one for cars/boats and one for workshop. another workshop in the lower level basement area. This home is a little charmer! Beautiful yard with fenced-in garden area, apple trees, open lawn area, beach and wood deck area. Invisible electric pet fence. Close to the water's edge and the fishing is great

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathleen Adams

Coldwell Banker Lakes Realty License #6506045172 Listed on: 06/03/2020

Coldwell Banker Lakes Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sue kempton

Coldwell Banker Lakes Realty License #6501335243

Coldwell Banker Lakes Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,700

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 15,246 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 256 x 85 x 250
  • Private Waterfront
  • 80 Feet of Waterfront
  • Decorative Fence
  • Shrub
  • Terraced Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,144 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Garden Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Accessible Ramps

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near a lake
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Recreational Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,700

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0.35 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1951
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 179.15
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 80 x 256 x 85 x 250
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2144.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2700.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 80.0
  • 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
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Terraced Yard: Yes
  • Roofing:Metal: Yes
  • Landscape:Decor Fence: Yes
  • Additional Items:GasWood Stove: Yes
  • Landscape:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • Additional Items:LP Tank Owned: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat:Ramped Entrance: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1367.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Accessibility Features: Ramped Entrance
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Gas/Wood Stove, LP Tank Owned
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2144.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens, Insulated Windows, Garden Window(s), Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 244900.0
  • Lot Features: Recreational
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Metal
  • Water Body Name: Pretty Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: Yes
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Heat Source:Oil: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Size Area: 0.35
  • Lot Dimensions: 80 x 256 x 85 x 250
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15246.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2700.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2023
Sold by
Bongard Robert R and Bongard Charlotte L
Bought by
Bongard Family Trust
Current Estimated Value
$381,613

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2020
Closed on
Jun 16, 2020
Sold by
Smith Lynda
Bought by
Bongard Robert and Bongard Charlote
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Adams
Coldwell Banker Lakes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sue kempton
Coldwell Banker Lakes Realty
List Price
$269,900
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-11.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.35%
Original Mortgage
$204,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2015
Closed on
Mar 11, 2016
Sold by
Beatty Joseph
Bought by
Smith Lynda
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Adams
Coldwell Banker Lakes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Adams
Coldwell Banker Lakes Realty
List Price
$180,000
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-11.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.96%
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bongard Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Bongard Robert $240,000 Verified Title Agency Llc
Smith Lynda $160,000 Lakeland Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bongard Robert $204,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/16/2020 06/16/20 Sold $240,000 -11.1% $112 / Sq Ft
06/03/2020 06/03/20 For Sale $269,900 +68.7% $126 / Sq Ft
05/26/2020 05/26/20 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2016 03/11/16 Sold $160,000 -11.1% $75 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/15/2016 02/15/16 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2015 08/20/15 For Sale $180,000 -- $84 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $3,213 $196,900 $0 $0
2024 -- $182,000 $0 $0
2023 -- $142,400 $0 $0
2022 $0 $124,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kathleen Adams

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Kathleen Adams

    Coldwell Banker Lakes Realty

    (231) 250-3197

    153 Total Sales

    Kathleen Adams
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  • Sue kempton

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Sue kempton

    Coldwell Banker Lakes Realty

    (231) 638-3498

    112 Total Sales

    Sue kempton
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 19042007

MichRIC

APN: 5407-014-021-000

Michigan Mecosta County Mecosta 49332

7456 Taft Rd, Mecosta, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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