NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8261 Spruce Dr Reading, MI 49274

Estimated Value: $176,000 - $275,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,296 Sq Ft
$178/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 08, 2019

Last sale price $160,000 $123 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,278/month

152 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Docks
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2019

Nestled in the Pines your log home retreat awaits on Riebeck Lake. Riebeck, Meade and Turner; a 3 lake chain of no wake/ fishing lakes is 120 acres of GREAT FISHING! 1990 built Log Home with 112 ft. of water frontage has supplemental wood stove/furnace heat. 2BR,2BA ( a bath on each floor ) with finished walk out basement. Propane line to deck for your gas grill is super convenient. W/D hook up to main floor bath is stubbed off just below in basement. Outside frost free hydrant out back near carport. Very private setting among the pines with great lake view. Best fishing is off the dock! Fire pit with built in bench, log shed, wood dock, pontoon boat and some furnishings remain. See list in attached documents.(1007)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Fitch

CENTURY 21 Affiliated Listed on: 08/06/2018

CENTURY 21 Affiliated

Last Buyer's Agent

Diana Carson

Key Realty One, LLC License #6501247293

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,769

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 112x179x100x102
  • Private Waterfront
  • 110 Feet of Waterfront
  • The property's road front is unimproved
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Range
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Basement

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

Parking

  • Garage
  • Carport
  • Unpaved Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a lake
  • No Wake Zone
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Recreational Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,769

Year Built

Built in 1990

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: 1990
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 213.54
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 112x179x100x102
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1296.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1769.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 110.0
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • Additional Items:GasWood Stove: Yes
  • Additional Items:LP Tank Rented: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 768.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: LP Tank Rented, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Wood Stove
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 1296.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 528.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 768.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 528.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Log
  • List Price: 164000.0
  • Lot Features: Recreational, Wooded
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Riebeck Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Log: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carport
  • Parking Features Carport14: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:No Wake: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.45
  • Lot Size Area: 0.45
  • Lot Dimensions: 112x179x100x102
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19602.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1769.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2018
Closed on
Feb 8, 2019
Sold by
Engler Kenneth R and Engler Pamela S
Bought by
Merz Edwin and Merz Bethany A
Seller's Agent
Tracy Fitch
CENTURY 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Diana Carson
Key Realty One, LLC
List Price
$169,000
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-5.33%
Current Estimated Value
$230,958

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$70,958
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.46%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2005
Sold by
Engler Kenneth R and Engler Pamela S
Bought by
Engler Kenneth R and Engler Pamela S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2004
Sold by
Huston Family Living Trust
Bought by
Engler Kenneth R and Engler Pamela S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2000
Sold by
Huston Joe and Huston Mary
Bought by
Huston Family Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1983
Bought by
Huston Joe and Huston Mary
Source: Public Records

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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
Merz Edwin $160,000 Midstate Title Agency Of Sou
Engler Kenneth R -- --
Engler Kenneth R $155,000 --
Huston Family Living Trust -- --
Huston Joe $9,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/08/2019 02/08/19 Sold $160,000 -5.3% $123 / Sq Ft
01/05/2019 01/05/19 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2018 08/06/18 For Sale $169,000 -- $130 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $854 $93,700 $0 $0
2024 $832 $98,900 $0 $0
2023 $793 $84,600 $0 $0
2022 $2,920 $74,200 $0 $0
2021 $2,828 $73,900 $0 $0
2020 $2,835 $65,700 $0 $0
2019 $1,886 $58,600 $0 $0
2018 $1,837 $46,900 $0 $0
2017 $1,769 $42,250 $0 $0
2016 $1,860 $44,350 $0 $0
2015 $486 $44,350 $0 $0
2013 $529 $48,270 $0 $0
2012 $520 $47,460 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tracy Fitch

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Tracy Fitch

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated

    (517) 439-1000

    57 Total Sales

    Tracy Fitch
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  • Diana Carson

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Diana Carson

    Key Realty One, LLC

    (517) 416-3472

    61 Total Sales

    Diana Carson
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 18038159

MichRIC

APN: 14-066-001-002

Michigan Hillsdale County Reading 49255

8261 Spruce Dr, Reading, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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