NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8173 Forest Beach Rd Watervliet, MI 49098

Paw Paw Lake Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $179,000 - $248,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,476 Sq Ft
$149/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 13, 2018

Last sale price $128,000 $87 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,656/month

226 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Beach
  • Wood Flooring
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of April 2018

Deeded Paw Paw Lake access comes with the sharp three bedroom / 2 full bath home. New staircase to a private beach and marina with a space reserved for you! Two all new gutted bathrooms, great master suite with new bath and walk-in closet. Huge kitchen with loads of cabinets. Beautiful refinished hardwood floors. Replacement windows throughout and a new furnace in 2016. Sliders and oversized deck lookout over the backyard and the park behind. This is a great home in absolute move-in condition. You bring the fun!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Doug Johan

Sunset Coast Realty Group License #6502120941 Listed on: 07/21/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Waite

RE/MAX by the Lake License #6501394999

RE/MAX by the Lake

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,051

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 125

HOA Fees

  • $23 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,476 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Docks
  • Deeded Boat Dock
  • Shared Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned

Community Details

Recreation

  • Beach

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,051

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$23 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Slab
  • LivingArea: 1476.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 135000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Paw Paw Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • 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
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Beach Area, Pets Allowed
  • Association Fee: 275.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 275.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Deeded Access: Yes
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Assoc Amenities:Pets Allowed2: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Shared Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Assoc Access: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes
  • Assoc Amenities:Beach Area: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Deeded Boat Lot: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Size Area: 0.29
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12500.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2051.18
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 21, 2017
Closed on
Apr 13, 2018
Sold by
Marvin Holly L and Thibeault Holly I
Bought by
Stajura William G and Stajura Denise M
Seller's Agent
Doug Johan
Sunset Coast Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Brian Waite
RE/MAX by the Lake
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$128,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,900
-14.61%
Current Estimated Value
$220,412

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$92,412
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.96%
Original Mortgage
$102,400
Outstanding Balance
$88,793
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$133,225

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2012
Sold by
Thibeault Michael D and Thibeault Holly L
Bought by
Thibeault Holly L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 1998

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 1985
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
Stajura William G $128,000 First American Title
Thibeault Holly L -- None Available
-- $91,000 --
-- -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Stajura William G $102,400
Previous Owner Thibeault Holly L $69,949
Previous Owner Thibeault Michael D $22,000
Previous Owner Thibeault Michael D $100,000
Previous Owner Thibeault Michael D $12,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/13/2018 04/13/18 Sold $128,000 -14.6% $87 / Sq Ft
03/04/2018 03/04/18 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2017 07/21/17 For Sale $149,900 -- $102 / 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 $4,855 $115,500 $0 $0
2024 $3,199 $107,500 $0 $0
2023 $3,046 $90,300 $0 $0
2022 $2,941 $79,900 $0 $0
2021 $4,432 $77,300 $0 $0
2020 $4,217 $76,500 $0 $0
2019 $4,176 $75,600 $0 $0
2018 $2,075 $72,500 $0 $0
2017 $2,063 $91,700 $0 $0
2016 $2,001 $50,700 $0 $0
2015 $2,017 $50,700 $0 $0
2014 $801 $47,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Doug Johan

    Sunset Coast Realty Group

    (269) 429-5252

    3 in this area

    50 Total Sales

    Doug Johan
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  • Brian Waite

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Brian Waite

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (269) 983-7721

    5 in this area

    113 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 17036314

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-21-6080-0091-00-4

Michigan Berrien County Watervliet 49098 Paw Paw Lake

8173 Forest Beach Rd, Watervliet, MI

This home is located at 8173 Forest Beach Rd, Watervliet, MI 49098 since 21 July 2017 and is currently estimated at $220,412, approximately $149 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 8173 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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