NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8271 Kephart Ln Berrien Springs, MI 49103

Estimated Value: $280,000 - $532,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
4,420 Sq Ft
$89/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 17, 2012

Last sale price $268,000 $61 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,547/month

304 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 116 Feet of Waterfront
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Berrien Springs High School Rated A-
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2012

Spacious 4 bedroom home with back Views to the River front. Livingroom, 3 bedroooms, kitchen and dinning room all on main floor. Livingroom (35' x 25') with view to the water and beautiful rolling lawn. Spiral staircase to lower level with walk out and view of lawn and the St. Joseph River from the (35' x 15') familyroom. Large attached garage on main level. Located mins. from Andrews Univ. and Howard Performing Arts Building. A Few minutes from down town Berrien Spgs. Shopping Area, Community Library and Berren County Youth Fair Grounds. 20-30 Mins to St. Joseph Mi. and the sandy shores of beautiful Lake Michigan, Wine country toward Bridgeman, Niles, Mi. with Summer French Market & Wonderland Movie theater, and Notre Dame Univ, Univ. Mall, South Bend Regional Airport in South Bend with South Shore train station (final destination down town Chicago) Country living with in easy reach of the Big City.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Howard McLauchlin

McLauchlin Realty, Inc. License #6506002172 Listed on: 09/26/2011

Last Buyer's Agent

Howard McLauchlin

McLauchlin Realty, Inc. License #6506002172 Listed on: 09/26/2011

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,671

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 1.07 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 110 x 413
  • 116 Feet of Waterfront
  • Terraced Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,420 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available

Community Details

  • Water Sports

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,671

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1985
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Garage Type Attached: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: Covered Entrance
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Floor, Garage Door Opener, Water Softener/Owned, Whirlpool Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Living, Family
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Walk Out
  • LivingArea: 4420.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick
  • List Price: 299900.0
  • Lot Features: Rolling Hills
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: St Joseph River
  • Waterfront Features: All Sports
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved
  • Garage:Garage2: Yes
  • Garage Type:_two_: Yes
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic System
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electric Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.07
  • Lot Size Area: 1.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 110 x 413
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 46609.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2671.0
  • Tax Year: 2011

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2015
Sold by
Bustos Hazael and Debustos Ruth
Bought by
Bustos Hazael and Bustos Ruth N
Total Days on Market
304
Current Estimated Value
$394,747

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2011
Closed on
Aug 17, 2012
Sold by
Buck Edwin Francis and Buck Elsie Landon
Bought by
Bustos Hazael and Debustos Ruth
Seller's Agent
Howard McLauchlin
McLauchlin Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Howard McLauchlin
McLauchlin Realty, Inc.
List Price
$319,000
Sold Price
$268,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$51,000
-15.99%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.06%
Original Mortgage
$214,400
Outstanding Balance
$149,728
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$245,019

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2010
Sold by
Buck Edwin Francis and Buck Elsie Landon
Bought by
Buck Edwin Francis and Buck Elsie Landon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2004
Sold by
Buck Edwin F and Buck Elsie L
Bought by
Buck Edwin Francis and Buck Elsie Landon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 1983
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bustos Hazael -- None Available
Bustos Hazael $268,000 Multiple
Buck Edwin Francis -- None Available
Buck Edwin Francis -- --
-- $12,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bustos Hazael $214,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/17/2012 08/17/12 Sold $268,000 -16.0% $61 / Sq Ft
07/26/2012 07/26/12 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2011 09/26/11 For Sale $319,000 -- $72 / 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 $4,105 $215,800 $0 $0
2024 $2,539 $186,800 $0 $0
2023 $2,449 $190,500 $0 $0
2022 $2,419 $175,400 $0 $0
2021 $3,658 $145,600 $0 $0
2020 $3,640 $146,400 $0 $0
2019 $3,607 $133,100 $18,500 $114,600
2018 $3,190 $133,100 $0 $0
2017 $3,291 $130,500 $0 $0
2016 $3,206 $127,100 $0 $0
2015 $4,185 $167,000 $0 $0
2014 $2,923 $162,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 11052812

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-15-8550-0006-00-2