85 S Lake Doster Dr Plainwell, MI 49080
Estimated Value: $492,000 - $581,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,066
Sq Ft
$175/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Private Waterfront
- Deck
- Tennis Courts
- Beach
- Corner Lot: Yes
- Porch
About This Home
As of November 2021A Piece Of Paradise & Solid As A Rock! A wonderful tidy brick ranch, on a beautiful corner lot on a hill, with ''Lake Doster Lake Frontage'' on sheltered ''Trout Cove''! Paradise for the outdoors person looking for a country setting! The landscaping provides a secluded feel on this well manicured 1/2 acre parcel! This is a great lake for recreational boating, swimming & fishing! The additional shared beach has a very nice sandy swimming area! There is also a spectacular golf course! The back deck is the perfect spot for entertaining! Brand new docks installed this summer 2021 for boat parking! The attached 2 1/2 stall garage has lots of storage space! Driving distance of Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo/ Battle Creek/Plainwell/Otsego/Hastings! Please go to lakedosterlakeassoc.org for all of the needed information regarding LDLA Bylaws, Plat Restrictions, Beach Rules, Dock, Boat Lift & Floatables Rules & Lake Use Rules.
Put "Midlakes Boulevard" into your GPS to find the member's shared beach and basketball courts.
Put "Lake Doster Golf Club" into your GPS to find the "Public Golf Course". The tennis courts are just past hole one.
The owner's have taken care of all of the following very important maintenance & upgrades, making this home move in ready and low maintenance for many years to come!
New roof in May 2020 with a 10-year labor/workmanship warranty with Sherriff-Goslin & life warranty on the Storm Master copper-infused rubber shingles (hailstorm/high winds resistant)
New gutters & screens installed in June 2020
High efficiency TRANE Heating & Air Conditioning/Heat Pump system installed in April 2008 is rated for a 30 year life cycle with annual PMs. You never have to purchase air filters since this system has a Clean Effects electrostatic-micropore dust filter system which one cleans every 3 months
Upgraded high capacity natural gas meter which can handle everything in the home plus a 30K generator, outdoor NG grill, gas dryer, tankless hot water heater. It has a lot of capacity!
50 gallon hot water heater rebuilt in 2017
Water softener-pulverizer of calcium
200 amp electrical panel & wiring + additional 100 amp sub panel
220 VAC electric 20 amp outlet in the backyard to support parties/family gatherings and another 20 amp outlet with floodlight close to lake frontage/dock area
Hot tub 220 VAC outlet adjacent to Hot Tub concrete deck
Updated plumbing & updated water meter
Water (salt) softener
Newer windows, garage door, fixtures, and decor
New main door & double screen front doors in 2018
Wood fireplace has been converted into a wonderful gas/log manifold fireplace easily heats family room and kitchen
Attic & above garage insulation added in July 2021 (24 inches of R-49 Owen's Corning Pink fiberglass insulation in house with garage insulated as well making the home much more energy efficient and providing energy saving for the new owners)
Professional painting of home and garage summer 2021
Dual options of both gas or electric for both the stove & clothes dryer
New dishwasher
Radon reduction system is installed in the basement in 2003
Kitchenette in the basement
Finished rec room in the basement
Second master bedroom in the basement walks out onto a private cement patio facing the lake
Very large combined laundry, utility, storage area in the basement
Many of the homes that were built in and around Lake Doster from 1965 to late 1970s all had bathrooms that were built internal in the homes (no windows) due to high winds/severe storms as shelter in place areas (cement showers/cast iron bathtubs)
Well maintained concrete driveway, walkways, patios
Brand new transition docks and dock July 30, 2021 by Dockmaster Richland. Dockmaster Richland has a 1 year labor & parts warranty as well as 1 free adjustment of the dock to the new owner's boat/watercraft.
Northern White Cedar & Green Emerald Arborvitae landscaping provide privacy with innovative 22 degree slope gravity water drainage system in place to keep grounds free of water issues & vegetation hydrated
(The home does NOT have an underground sprinkler system)
Fertilizer & weed applications were provided by Weed Man of Kalamazoo in the spring and will be again in the fall of 2021
Lake Doster/Gun Plain water (the water meter has been upgraded) & sewage hookup
Natural gas hookup
Invisible underground fence perfect for pets. All the installed underground fence wires will remain with the house
High Speed Charter/Spectrum cable and internet service. Barry County Telephone Company Fiber is installed along the road if new owners preferred to hook up to that service
East Trout Cove upcoming dredging project fall 2022 will provide the new owner's with a cleaned out cove ready for their use in summer 2023
Plainwell Community Schools buses pick up and drop off students at this residential location/Blarney Lane
All minor issues that were identified in the home inspection report were either repaired, replaced, &/or resolved with the recommended mediation steps or better solutions
Per the previous home inspection report the owner completed the following recommended modifications and repairs: Added the attic insulation as noted above, replaced the defective window (lifetime
replacement), installed a railing on the walkout steps, replaced the corroded H2O shutoff valves, put plugs in the 200 amp electrical box, re-caulked the upstairs bathtubs, fixed loose faucet, repaired gaps in the fireplace firebox, replaced the dishwasher/proper loop, and unclogged the downstairs sink - all easy fixes!
Short Term Rental Restrictions: Please review the LDLA Bylaws &/or Plat Restrictions for what they allow with regards to AirBnB/VRBO monthly rentals, 90/180 day rentals &/or yearly rentals.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Greenridge Realty (Wayland) License #6501335353 Listed on: 08/09/2021
Last Buyer's Agent
Greenridge Realty (Wayland) License #6501335353 Listed on: 08/09/2021
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,283
Year Built
- Built in 1968
Lot Details
- 0.48 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 123x140x105x99x29x215
- Private Waterfront
- 29 Feet of Waterfront
- Shrub
- Corner Lot: Yes
- Terraced Lot
- Property is zoned LR, LR
HOA Fees
- $29 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Low Emissivity Windows
- Window Screens
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Storm Windows
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- 1 Bedroom in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
- Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
Overview
- Association Phone (269) 569-0220
Recreation
- Beach
- Tennis Courts
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 9, 2021
Closed on
Nov 18, 2021
Sold by
Dolley William L and Dolley Nancy D
Bought by
Drabant Michael J and Gerald A Thomas Trust
Seller's Agent
Heather Ritchie
Greenridge Realty (Wayland)
Buyer's Agent
Heather Ritchie
Greenridge Realty (Wayland)
List Price
$520,000
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$130,000
-25%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$145,779
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.66%
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Home Values in the Area
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Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drabant Michael J | $390,000 | Liberty Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Dolley William L | $234,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dolley William L | $30,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2021 11/20/21 | Sold | $390,000 | -25.0% | $127 / Sq Ft |
| 10/27/2021 10/27/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/09/2021 08/09/21 | For Sale | $520,000 | -- | $170 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $7,283 | $257,000 | $46,500 | $210,500 |
| 2024 | $6,432 | $240,900 | $36,900 | $204,000 |
| 2023 | $6,536 | $197,100 | $33,700 | $163,400 |
| 2022 | $6,432 | $179,900 | $30,800 | $149,100 |
| 2021 | $36 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $36 | $222,300 | $17,400 | $204,900 |
| 2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | -- | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2013 | $20 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Heather Ritchie
H
Seller's Agent in 2021
Heather Ritchie
Greenridge Realty (Wayland)
(269) 998-0947
75 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 21099318
APN: 08-520-012-00
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