$242,500
SOLD OCT 5, 2022

8536 Lovers Ln Portage, MI 49002

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,825 Sq Ft
6,360 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$133 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

73 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Deck
  • Balcony
  • Portage Central Middle School Rated A-
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2022

This Portage home sits at at the end of Lovers Lane , with deeded lake access on West Laake ! This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, the master bedrooms slider takes you out to the front deck, that has amazing views of West Lake. The living room and kitchen have an open flow feeling ,with slider #2, leading to the front deck. The kitchen leads onto the 2nd large back deck. This home is in the process of being updated, with some projects started , but not all the way complete, the seller has materials, to finish those, ( hard time trying to find the time to finish ), so keep in mind while look , what the finished look will be. A hidden gem, great views ,Portage Schools ,with only a few things, add your own finishing touches, to make this your next home. Motivated seller

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessica Ward

Advanced Realty Global Listed on: 06/18/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Jessica Ward

Advanced Realty Global Listed on: 06/18/2022

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,716

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 6,360 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 130x49
  • Corner Lot: Yes

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,825 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded Waterfront Access Rights
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,716

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1950
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Architectural Style:Bi-Level: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Other
  • LivingArea: 1825.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • List Price: 235000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Deeded Access: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 130x49
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6360.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2716.29
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2024
Sold by
Weaver Robert E
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Assn
Total Days on Market
73

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2022
Closed on
Oct 5, 2022
Sold by
Robinson Julie
Bought by
Klesmith Zackary
Seller's Agent
Jessica Ward
Advanced Realty Global
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Ward
Advanced Realty Global
List Price
$249,988
Sold Price
$242,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,488
-3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.61%
Original Mortgage
$230,375
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2022
Closed on
Sep 26, 2022
Sold by
Fish Jim A
Bought by
Robinson Julie
Seller's Agent
Jessica Ward
Advanced Realty Global
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Ward
Advanced Realty Global
List Price
$249,988
Sold Price
$242,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,488
-3%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,375
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2021
Sold by
Fish Jim A
Bought by
Robinson Julie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2014
Sold by
Fish Gary C and Fish Karla
Bought by
Fish Jim A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2009
Sold by
The Jim Alan Fish Living Trust
Bought by
Fish Gary C and Fish Karla

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,750
Interest Rate
4.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2006
Sold by
Fish Jim A
Bought by
Fish Investments Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,600
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2006
Sold by
Pierce Grzasko Tomma R and Grzasko Gerard K
Bought by
Citifinancial Mortgage Co Inc and Associates Home Equity Services Inc
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Sheriffs Deed $193,800 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $242,500 --
Warranty Deed $145,000 --
Contract Of Sale -- Ask Services Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer $87,000 Investors Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $125,000 Hbi Title
Quit Claim Deed -- First American
Sheriffs Deed $58,353 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $230,375 New Conventional
Previous Owner $80,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $93,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $53,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $0 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/26/2025 05/26/25 For Sale $280,000 +15.5% $153 / Sq Ft
10/05/2022 10/05/22 Sold $242,500 +3.2% $133 / Sq Ft
08/30/2022 08/30/22 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2022 06/19/22 Price Changed $235,000 -6.0% $129 / Sq Ft
06/18/2022 06/18/22 For Sale $249,988 -- $137 / 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
2024 $3,654 $106,000 $0 $0
2023 $3,484 $87,100 $0 $0
2022 $3,321 $73,200 $0 $0
2021 $2,716 $61,700 $0 $0
2020 $2,657 $59,200 $0 $0
2019 $233 $67,700 $0 $0
2018 $0 $55,700 $0 $0
2017 $0 $54,100 $0 $0
2016 -- $56,800 $0 $0
2015 -- $54,600 $0 $0
2014 -- $54,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22024754

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 10-06960-025-O