NOT LISTED FOR SALE

79856 Fernwood Dr Covert, MI 49043

Estimated Value: $521,030 - $696,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,839 Sq Ft
$334/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2020

Last sale price $249,000 $135 Per Sq Ft

Est. 147% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,829/month

61 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Tennis Courts
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Water Access
  • Clubhouse
  • Deck

About This Home

As of September 2020

Spacious home with a ''cottage feel'' in historic Palisades Park. Only a stones-throw from Club House, this home has a comfortable layout with great gathering space in family room, sunroom, and large deck. Design features include beadboard, high ceilings, charming built-in hutch, and multiple wood burning fireplaces. So much to do in Palisades Park! With a half-mile of lakeshore, this historic community has wonderful traditions and amenities for both children and adults. The kids enjoy many supervised clubhouse activities. In addition to the beaches, members participate in tennis & pickle ball programs. Enjoy nature hikes through 600 acres of woods and trails. This home and peaceful lakeshore communty will make memories for a lifetime. Sold tuirn-key! Roof credit provided by seller.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Valenziano

Jaqua REALTORS License #6506045010 Listed on: 07/02/2020

Jaqua REALTORS

Last Buyer's Agent

Nonmember Agent

Non Member

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,959

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 3,485 Sq Ft Lot
  • The property's road front is unimproved
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $185 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,839 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Shared Waterfront
  • Tennis Courts
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Septic System

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, trash
  • $10,000 HOA Transfer Fee

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,959

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$185 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cabin
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1929
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1839.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2959.48
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 3.0
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Heat Type:Baseboard: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1839.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cabin: Yes
  • Other Structures Tennis Court(s): Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1839.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1425.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Fireplace:Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Fireplace:Other Bedroom: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s)
  • List Price: 299000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area, Clubhouse, Pets Allowed, Tennis Court(s), Other
  • Association Fee: 2216.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 2216.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Buy in Fee: 10,000
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Assoc Amenities:Pets Allowed2: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Shared Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Club House: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Tennis Court(s)2: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other, Water, Trash

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Area: 0.08
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3485.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2959.48
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2024
Sold by
Hohman Kevin M and Hohman Margaret A
Bought by
Margaret A Hohman Revocable Trust and Hohman
Current Estimated Value
$614,508

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2020
Closed on
Sep 29, 2020
Sold by
Kilburn Mary H
Bought by
Hohman Kevin M and Hohman Margaret A
Seller's Agent
John Valenziano
Jaqua REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Nonmember Agent
Non Member
List Price
$308,000
Sold Price
$249,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-19.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.75%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2020
Closed on
Sep 19, 2020
Sold by
Osth John A
Bought by
Kilburn Mary H
Seller's Agent
John Valenziano
Jaqua REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Nonmember Agent
Non Member
List Price
$308,000
Sold Price
$249,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-19.16%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 1995
Sold by
Osth Adam Myron and Osth Willis
Bought by
Osth Mrs Willis S
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
Margaret A Hohman Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Hohman Kevin M $249,000 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Kilburn Mary H -- Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Osth Mrs Willis S -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hohman Kevin M $149,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2020 09/30/20 Sold $249,000 -19.2% $135 / Sq Ft
09/01/2020 09/01/20 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2020 07/02/20 For Sale $308,000 -- $167 / 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 $4,441 $366,500 $0 $0
2024 $4,441 $326,600 $0 $0
2023 $4,229 $192,200 $0 $0
2022 $6,372 $128,600 $0 $0
2021 $7,172 $127,100 $25,700 $101,400
2020 $3,020 $127,100 $25,700 $101,400
2019 $2,924 $125,600 $125,600 $0
2018 $2,812 $136,100 $136,100 $0
2017 $2,790 $122,500 $0 $0
2016 $2,711 $122,300 $0 $0
2015 $1,702 $122,300 $0 $0
2014 $1,671 $120,600 $0 $0
2013 -- $126,300 $126,300 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Valenziano

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    John Valenziano

    Jaqua REALTORS

    (269) 983-8051

    131 Total Sales

    John Valenziano
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Nonmember Agent

    Non Member

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20025328

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 80-07-405-013-00

Michigan Van Buren County Covert 49043

79856 Fernwood Dr, Covert, MI

This home is located at 79856 Fernwood Dr, Covert, MI 49043 since 02 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $614,508, approximately $334 per square foot. This property was built in 1929. 79856 Fernwood Dr is a home located in Van Buren County with nearby schools including Covert Elementary School, Covert Middle School, and Covert High School.

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