NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8503 Almena Dr Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Estimated Value: $196,000 - $226,438

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,065 Sq Ft
$204/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 24, 2014

Last sale price $83,000 $78 Per Sq Ft

Est. 161% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,244/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.9 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Screened Porch
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2014

7 miles close to town, this unique 2.9 acre property backs up to Bonnie Castle Lake. Home is a 2 Bedroom Raised Ranch, you must walk up a flight of stairs to the living area. Home has a cottage feel and affords lots of privacy. Home has a formal dining room off the living room, a sun deck and a screened porch. Home is priced far below SEV. Home to current owner for close to thirty years. An artist & instructor by vocation he has enjoyed living above his workshop and in the privacy afforded by these heavy woods. Property is on ''Old'' Almena Drive behind ''Dougherty's Corner Market.'' There is a 1.4 acre parcel across the street (Memorial Garden) which could be purchased. A Pre-Inspection by Pro-Tek and an appraisal by Ron Zuiderveen are in place.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Doug Sipsma

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI License #6502334436 Listed on: 05/19/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Goldsberry

Five Star Real Estate License #6506046112

Five Star Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,990

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 2.9 Acre Lot
  • Shrub
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,065 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,990

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Other
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1959
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 2.9 acres
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1065.0
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1990.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Additional Items:GasWood Stove: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1065.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Gas/Wood Stove, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Partial, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 1065.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 119500.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 2.9
  • Lot Size Area: 2.9
  • Lot Dimensions: 2.9 acres
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 126324.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1990.0
  • Tax Year: 2012

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/24/2014 10/24/14 Sold $83,000 -30.5% $78 / Sq Ft
06/12/2014 06/12/14 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2014 05/19/14 For Sale $119,500 -- $112 / 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 $554 $101,200 $0 $0
2024 $554 $91,500 $0 $0
2023 $528 $82,400 $0 $0
2022 $2,138 $75,400 $0 $0
2021 $1,978 $77,800 $0 $0
2020 $1,886 $74,700 $0 $0
2019 $1,788 $71,900 $0 $0
2018 $1,746 $71,400 $0 $0
2017 $0 $71,400 $0 $0
2016 -- $69,400 $0 $0
2015 -- $74,000 $25,400 $48,600
2014 -- $74,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Doug Sipsma

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Joe Goldsberry

    Five Star Real Estate

    (269) 599-7370

    3 in this area

    64 Total Sales

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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Joseph Goldsberry

    RE/MAX Michigan

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14026702

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 05-16-405-021

Michigan Kalamazoo County Kalamazoo 49009

8503 Almena Dr, Kalamazoo, MI

This home is located at 8503 Almena Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 since 19 May 2014 and is currently estimated at $216,860, approximately $203 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 8503 Almena Dr is a home located in Kalamazoo County with nearby schools including King-Westwood Elementary School, Linden Grove Middle School, and Kalamazoo Central High School.

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