7719 S Merlo Trail Baldwin, MI 49304
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,750
Sq Ft
5
Acres
Highlights
- Private Waterfront
- Deck
- Wooded Lot
- Home fronts a pond
- Recreation Room
- Corner Lot: Yes
About This Home
As of July 20185 Acres with access to 3 lakes in Baldwin! Enjoy kayaking, fishing, boating & more with access to Big Star Lake, Lake Cecelia & Basford Lake. Three bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home sits on 5 acres overlooking your own private pond which provides spectacular wildlife viewing. This newly updated home features a large kitchen/dining open floor plan with a large deck, lower level patio and a 3 car garage for storing summer & winter toys. Geothermal Heating System. Located close to Marquette Trails Golf Course, Lake County ORV Trails and state land for many recreational activities. Lake County is Michigan's Outdoor Recreation Paradise - this home is the perfect location for year around living or a weekend getaway!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Five Star Real Estate - Ludington License #6501381409 Listed on: 10/19/2017
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,885
Year Built
- Built in 2000
Lot Details
- 5 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 437x522x421x21x508
- Home fronts a pond
- Private Waterfront
- 800 Feet of Waterfront
- The property's road front is unimproved
- Shrub
- Corner Lot: Yes
- Wooded Lot
Parking
- 3 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Insulated Windows
- Living Room
- Dining Area
- Recreation Room
- Ceramic Tile Flooring
- Water Views
- Laundry on main level
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
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- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- 2 Bedrooms in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Water Access
- Deck
- Patio
- Shed
- Storage Shed
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Well
- Septic System
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- Recreational Area
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 19, 2017
Closed on
Jul 6, 2018
Sold by
Kowalski Terry and Kowalski Vivian
Bought by
Wainaina Elizabeth D
Seller's Agent
Pamela Buck
Five Star Real Estate - Ludington
Buyer's Agent
Curtis Luther
Five Star Real Estate (Walker)
List Price
$162,000
Sold Price
$148,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,500
-8.33%
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
$170,597
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.45%
Original Mortgage
$133,650
Outstanding Balance
$80,189
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$237,971
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 19, 2014
Closed on
May 1, 2015
Sold by
Dixie Dixie and Bulson David L
Bought by
Kowalski Terry and Kowalski Vivian
Seller's Agent
Minnie Allen
Crossroads Realty of Michigan
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Fleming
Reed City Realty Inc
List Price
$199,900
Sold Price
$121,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$78,900
-39.47%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.65%
Original Mortgage
$63,000
Interest Rate
3.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 9, 2007
Sold by
Wilbur Louis and Wilbur Christine
Bought by
Bulson Leonard and Bulson Dixie
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 1, 2002
Sold by
Wilbur Louis and Hw Christine
Bought by
Wilbur Louis and Christine Hw
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 8, 2000
Bought by
Wilbur Louis and Christine Hw
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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 | $148,500 | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | $121,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $139,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $5,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $133,650 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $63,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2018 07/06/18 | Sold | $148,500 | -8.3% | $54 / Sq Ft |
| 05/25/2018 05/25/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/19/2017 10/19/17 | For Sale | $162,000 | +33.9% | $59 / Sq Ft |
| 05/01/2015 05/01/15 | Sold | $121,000 | -39.5% | $51 / Sq Ft |
| 04/20/2015 04/20/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/19/2014 09/19/14 | For Sale | $199,900 | -- | $84 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,177 | $132,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $2,177 | $126,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $2,178 | $96,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $2,040 | $85,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $2,005 | $79,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $2,043 | $80,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $1,880 | $77,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,788 | $75,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,885 | $71,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | -- | $67,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $66,000 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Pamela Buck
Seller's Agent in 2018
Pamela Buck
Five Star Real Estate - Ludington
(231) 690-3188
169 Total Sales
-
Gerald Buck
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018
Gerald Buck
Five Star Real Estate - Ludington
(231) 690-0565
173 Total Sales
-
Curtis Luther
C
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Curtis Luther
Five Star Real Estate (Walker)
(616) 791-1500
79 Total Sales
-
Vito Dolci Jr
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2018
Vito Dolci Jr
Five Star Real Estate (Walker)
(616) 791-1010
320 Total Sales
-
Minnie Allen
Seller's Agent in 2015
Minnie Allen
Crossroads Realty of Michigan
(231) 250-4263
11 Total Sales
-
Kathy Fleming
K
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Kathy Fleming
Reed City Realty Inc
(231) 388-2454
108 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 17052505
APN: 13-703-002-01
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