NOT LISTED FOR SALE

854 Howard St Otsego, MI 49078

Estimated Value: $281,000 - $310,000

5 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,356 Sq Ft
$125/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 19, 2015

Last sale price $130,000 $55 Per Sq Ft

Est. 127% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,812/month

76 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch

About This Home

As of May 2015

Adorable ranch walkout in Otsego Township featuring three main floor bedrooms with hardwood floors. The living room has a corner fireplace and large front window to let in lots of light, new carpet. Kitchen features lots of cabinets and counter space, snack bar, corner desk and new flooring. Dining area has sliders to deck overlooking private backyard with stream meandering through it. One and a half baths on the main floor. Home has replacement windows. Walkout level has finished family room with fireplace, recreation area and two more bedrooms. There is a two car attached garage with a nice breezeway / mudroom area. Boiler is one year old. Walking distance to school, library and convenient to US-131. Setting just outside the city limits, you can enjoy the lower township taxes.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Denise Atwood

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI Listed on: 01/26/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Joe Licavoli

Jaqua, REALTORS License #6501316373

Jaqua, REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,560

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 161 x 132
  • Private Waterfront
  • 161 Feet of Waterfront
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Desk
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Recreation Room with Fireplace
  • Water Views
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 2 Bedrooms in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,560

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1953
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 161 x 132
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2356.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2560.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 161.0
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Heat Type:Hot Water: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1356.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Attic Fan: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Recreation Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2356.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Replacement, Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 1000.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1356.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Desk Built-In: Yes
  • Fireplace:Rec Room: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1000.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 134900.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Creek
  • Waterfront Features: Stream/Creek
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Lot Size Area: 0.49
  • Lot Dimensions: 161 x 132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21344.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2560.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2024
Sold by
Back Brayton H
Bought by
Brayton H Back Living Trust and Back
Current Estimated Value
$295,523

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 26, 2015
Closed on
Jun 30, 2015
Sold by
Back Brayton H and Back Sheryl E
Bought by
Brayton H Back Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Denise Atwood
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Buyer's Agent
Joe Licavoli
Jaqua, REALTORS
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-7.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.16%
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
3.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 26, 2015
Closed on
May 18, 2015
Sold by
Bierlein Christine
Bought by
Back Brayton H and Back Sheryl E
Seller's Agent
Denise Atwood
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Buyer's Agent
Joe Licavoli
Jaqua, REALTORS
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-7.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
3.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 26, 2015
Closed on
May 15, 2015
Sold by
Bierlein Christine
Bought by
Back Brayton H and Back Sheryl E
Seller's Agent
Denise Atwood
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Buyer's Agent
Joe Licavoli
Jaqua, REALTORS
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-7.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
3.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2003
Sold by
Bierlein Randall E
Bought by
Bierlein Christine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
9.05%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 1995
Sold by
Huston Kurt L and Huston Mary B
Bought by
Bierlein Randall

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1989
Bought by
Joseph and Joseph Betty"

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 1984
Sold by
Joseph Watson
Bought by
Kurt Huston
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Brayton H Back Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Brayton H Back Living Trust -- Attorney
Back Bryaton H -- Attorney
Back Brayton H -- Title Resource Agency
Back Brayton H $130,000 Title Resource Agency
Bierlein Christine -- Devon
Bierlein Randall $99,900 --
Joseph $56,500 --
Kurt Huston -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Back Brayton H $75,000
Previous Owner Bierlein Christine $106,007
Previous Owner Bierlein Christine $116,500
Previous Owner Bierlein Christine $108,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/19/2015 05/19/15 Sold $130,000 -7.1% $55 / Sq Ft
04/12/2015 04/12/15 Pending -- -- --
01/26/2015 01/26/15 For Sale $139,900 -- $59 / 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 $2,422 $112,100 $14,500 $97,600
2024 $2,045 $107,400 $12,300 $95,100
2023 $2,081 $92,300 $12,300 $80,000
2022 $2,045 $85,500 $11,900 $73,600
2021 $1,931 $77,400 $11,000 $66,400
2020 $1,908 $70,400 $11,000 $59,400
2019 $1,844 $69,000 $11,000 $58,000
2018 $1,810 $66,200 $11,000 $55,200
2017 $0 $63,100 $8,500 $54,600
2016 $0 $55,600 $6,000 $49,600
2015 -- $55,600 $6,000 $49,600
2014 $2,111 $61,900 $8,100 $53,800
2013 $2,111 $53,300 $9,200 $44,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15003204

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 17-460-003-00