NOT LISTED FOR SALE

79859 Fernwood Dr Covert, MI 49043

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,480 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold August 28, 2020

Last sale price $475,000 $136 Per Sq Ft

169 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Water Access
  • Clubhouse
  • Living Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of August 2020

Treetop Retreat in the Dunes! Lake Michigan Resort Community: Palisades Park Country Club with its storied history of tennis, hiking, swimming, beach, soda bar & clubhouse activities. Fall in love with the light & airy open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, skylights, french doors, 2 fireplaces & all season porch. Comfort & coziness are the hallmarks of this exceptional custom built home w/superior craftsmanship. Premium finishes throughout & meticulously maintained, this property entreats you to relax & enjoy all year round. Accommodate comfortable family living, intimate gatherings or grand entertaining. Rare opportunity for a charming cottage style home in a magical resort community along the shores of Lake Michigan! Seller to pay new member buy-in fee of $10,000. Hurry-won't last long.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Norland

Jaqua Realtors License #6506047714 Listed on: 02/01/2020

Jaqua Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

John Valenziano

Jaqua REALTORS License #6506045010

Jaqua REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,768

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • The property's road front is unimproved
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $226 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,480 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Septic System

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Clubhouse
  • Community Library
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Tennis Courts
  • Baseball Field
  • Community Playground

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,768

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$226 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Cape Cod
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2006
  • 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: 3480.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 9768.25
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: 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
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Lot Description:Rolling Hills: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Windows:Skylight(s): Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • Heat Type:Baseboard: Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • Additional Items:Central Vacuum: Yes
  • Additional Items:LP Tank Owned: Yes
  • Heat Source:Wood2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2360.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Flooring Stone Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built in Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Stone, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, LP Tank Owned
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Recreation Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 3480.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Skylight(s), Screens, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Fireplace:Rec Room: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 479900.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Rolling Hills
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Public, Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Baseball Diamond, Beach Area, Clubhouse, Library, Pets Allowed, Playground, Restaurant/Bar, Storage, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association Fee: 2716.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 2716.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Buy in Fee: 10,000
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Assoc Amenities:Pets Allowed2: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Playground: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Club House: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:RestaurantBar: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Baseball Diamond: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Library: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Tennis Court(s)2: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Trash

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0
  • Zoning Description: residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9768.25
  • Tax Year: 2019

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2020 08/28/20 Sold $475,000 -3.0% $136 / Sq Ft
07/19/2020 07/19/20 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2020 02/01/20 For Sale $489,900 -- $141 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Christine Norland

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Christine Norland

    Jaqua Realtors

    (269) 408-6412

    196 Total Sales

    Christine Norland
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  • John Valenziano

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    John Valenziano

    Jaqua REALTORS

    (269) 983-8051

    134 Total Sales

    John Valenziano
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20003941

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Michigan Van Buren County Covert 49043

79859 Fernwood Dr, Covert, MI

This home is located at 79859 Fernwood Dr, Covert, MI 49043 since 01 February 2020. This property was built in 2006. 79859 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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