$121,000
SOLD MAY 1, 2015

7719 S Merlo Trail Baldwin, MI 49304

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,376 Sq Ft
5 Acres

Recently Sold

$51 Per Sq Ft

39% Below List Price

213 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Recreation Room
  • Corner Lot: Yes

About This Home

As of July 2018

Very nice 3BD, 2.5BA rancy home on 5 acres! You will love the view overlooking a large pond just in time for the fall colors. Located near 3 lakes, a golf course and state land for many recreational activities!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Minnie Allen

Crossroads Realty of Michigan License #6501304202 Listed on: 09/19/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Fleming

Reed City Realty Inc License #6501295878

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,633

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 437x508x420x523
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Private Waterfront
  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 2 Bedrooms in Basement

Parking

  • Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Unpaved Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,633

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2000
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 437x508x420x523
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2376.0
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1633.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 100.0
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Lot Description:Rolling Hills: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Landscape:Terraced Yard: Yes
  • Windows:Skylight(s): Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1188.0
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2376.0
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Screens, Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 1188.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1188.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1188.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 118900.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Wooded, Rolling Hills
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Pond
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0
  • Lot Size Area: 5.0
  • Lot Dimensions: 437x508x420x523
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 217800.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1633.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

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
$319,097

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
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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

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 $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

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14053689

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 13-703-002-01