NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8125 Forest Beach Rd Watervliet, MI 49098

Paw Paw Lake Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $183,000 - $228,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,134 Sq Ft
$180/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 07, 2023

Last sale price $200,000 $176 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,437/month

118 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Beach
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Halls are 42 inches wide

About This Home

As of July 2023

house is located in Pokagon Heights Association Subdivision Watervliet / updated 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, 1car detached garage, public water and sewer, new roof and siding in 2022. To much new to list.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Fader

JOSEPH WALTER REALTY LLC - I License #6502431011 Listed on: 02/04/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Alison Plaisier

Cressy & Everett Real Estate License #6506047750

Cressy & Everett Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $554

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 10,258 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 116x100
  • Corner Lot: Yes

HOA Fees

  • $35 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,134 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Dining Area
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Bathroom
  • Roll Under Sink
  • Accessible Kitchen
  • Halls are 42 inches wide
  • Doors are 36 inches wide or more
  • Accessible Electrical and Environmental Controls

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Docks
  • Deck

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include snow removal

Recreation

  • Beach

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$554

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$35 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1956
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: 36 Inch Entrance Door, 42 in or + Hallway, Accessible Electric Controls, Accessible Kitchen, Accessible M Flr Half Bath, Accessible Mn Flr Full Bath
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 1134.0
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Screens, Insulated Windows
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 229000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Broadband
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area
  • Association Fee: 425.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 425.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Deeded Access: Yes
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Area: 0.24
  • Lot Dimensions: 116x100
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10258.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 554.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2023
Closed on
Jul 12, 2023
Sold by
Cheek Robert
Bought by
Obermesik Tami
Seller's Agent
Scott Fader
JOSEPH WALTER REALTY LLC - I
Buyer's Agent
Alison Plaisier
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$324,000
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$124,000
-38.27%
Views
188
Current Estimated Value
$203,969

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,969
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.01%
Original Mortgage
$55,000
Outstanding Balance
$53,849
Interest Rate
6.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$150,120

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2022
Sold by
Palma Shawn R
Bought by
Cheek Robert

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2004
Sold by
Palma Linda A
Bought by
Palma Shawn R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$69,000
Interest Rate
7.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 1994

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 1991

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 1988

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 10, 1988
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Obermesik Tami $200,000 Near North Title Group
Cheek Robert -- Chicago Title
Palma Shawn R -- --
-- $56,200 --
-- -- --
-- $34,400 --
-- -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Obermesik Tami $55,000
Previous Owner Palma Shawn R $80,750
Previous Owner Palma Shawn R $69,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2023 07/07/23 Sold $200,000 -12.7% $176 / Sq Ft
06/02/2023 06/02/23 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2023 05/02/23 Price Changed $229,000 -14.9% $202 / Sq Ft
04/10/2023 04/10/23 Price Changed $269,000 -10.0% $237 / Sq Ft
02/21/2023 02/21/23 Price Changed $299,000 -7.7% $264 / Sq Ft
02/04/2023 02/04/23 For Sale $324,000 -- $286 / 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 $3,191 $97,900 $0 $0
2024 $1,679 $91,600 $0 $0
2023 $2,703 $74,400 $0 $0
2022 $554 $66,300 $0 $0
2021 $1,968 $64,300 $0 $0
2020 $1,891 $63,700 $0 $0
2019 $1,789 $62,900 $0 $0
2018 $1,819 $68,300 $0 $0
2017 $1,812 $69,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,641 $37,400 $0 $0
2015 $1,652 $37,500 $0 $0
2014 $438 $35,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Scott Fader

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Scott Fader

    JOSEPH WALTER REALTY LLC - I

    (248) 390-8242

    3 in this area

    2,448 Total Sales

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  • Alison Plaisier

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Alison Plaisier

    Cressy & Everett Real Estate

    (269) 999-0070

    5 in this area

    138 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23003616

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-21-6080-0085-00-4

Michigan Berrien County Watervliet 49098 Paw Paw Lake

8125 Forest Beach Rd, Watervliet, MI

This home is located at 8125 Forest Beach Rd, Watervliet, MI 49098 since 04 February 2023 and is currently estimated at $203,969, approximately $179 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 8125 Forest Beach Rd is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including North Elementary School, South Elementary School, and Watervliet Middle School.

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