$225,000
SOLD OCT 29, 2024

8601 Independence Dr Sterling Heights, MI 48313

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,241 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$181 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Ground Level Unit
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2025

Bring your design and decorating ideas to make this 3-bedroom, brick ranch your new home! Plenty of open space, situated on a corner lot but also provides privacy as you sit out and enjoy the back patio. A kitchen with an open layout, as well as a living room and a family room offer extra space to relax or entertain. Featuring a partially finished basement with full bathroom and a detached 2-car garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew Bourland

MHR Real Estate LLC License #6502381165 Listed on: 09/10/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Andera Hermz

ICON Realty Experts, LLC License #6501413079

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70.00 x 120.00

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • 1,241 Sq Ft Home
  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Location

  • Ground Level Unit

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Partially Finished Basement

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Princeton Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1015179029

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,694

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architecture Style: Ranch
  • Architecture Level: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1966
  • State Equalized Value: 121200.0000
  • Entry Location: Ground Level
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 8
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Sq Ft Combined: 1991
  • Sq Ft Lower Floor: 750
  • Total Sq Ft: 1241
  • Sq Ft Total Bsmt: 1025

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Basement
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Foundation Materials: Poured
  • Frontage Feet: 70
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Size: 2 Car
  • Garage Features: Detached
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer (Sewer-Sanitary)
  • Water Source: Public (Municipal)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Utica

Lot Info

  • Homestead: Yes
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 70.00 x 120.00
  • Parcel Number: 1015179029

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount Summer: 2456.0000
  • Tax Amount Winter: 238.0000
  • Total Tax: 2694.0000
  • Taxable Value: 70502.0000

MLS Schools

  • School District: Utica

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2025
Closed on
Jun 30, 2025
Sold by
Zaitona Randy and Zaitona Fadi
Bought by
Smith Toni and Kenley Dorian
Seller's Agent
Andera Hermz
ICON Realty Experts, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Scott Jesnig
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kee Realty Clinton
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-5.71%
Views
143

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-91.76%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2024
Closed on
Oct 29, 2024
Sold by
Epifanio Kandis Rose
Bought by
Zaitona Randy and Zaytouna Fadi
Seller's Agent
Andrew Bourland
MHR Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Andera Hermz
ICON Realty Experts, LLC
List Price
$260,000
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-13.46%
Views
135

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
77.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2006
Sold by
Epifanio Kandis R
Bought by
Epifanio Joseph M and Epifanio Kandis R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$157,250
Interest Rate
8.5%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2000
Sold by
Astarita Anthony
Bought by
Epifanio Kandis R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$139,410
Interest Rate
7.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Warranty Deed $330,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $330,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $225,000 Birmingham Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Strategic Title
Deed $154,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $157,250 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $139,410 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $330,000 -5.7% $266 / Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Pending -- -- --
05/25/2025 05/25/25 For Sale $350,000 0.0% $282 / Sq Ft
05/18/2025 05/18/25 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $350,000 +55.6% $282 / Sq Ft
10/29/2024 10/29/24 Sold $225,000 -10.0% $181 / Sq Ft
10/17/2024 10/17/24 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2024 10/07/24 Price Changed $250,000 -3.8% $201 / Sq Ft
09/25/2024 09/25/24 For Sale $260,000 0.0% $210 / Sq Ft
09/20/2024 09/20/24 Pending -- -- --
09/10/2024 09/10/24 For Sale $260,000 -- $210 / Sq Ft
Source: Realcomp

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 $2,845 $144,200 $0 $0
2024 $2,601 $136,600 $0 $0
2023 $2,456 $121,200 $0 $0
2021 $2,507 $101,700 $0 $0
2020 $2,592 $95,100 $0 $0
2019 $2,706 $88,900 $0 $0
2018 $3,518 $82,700 $0 $0
2017 $2,689 $79,100 $14,200 $64,900
2016 $2,705 $79,100 $0 $0
2015 -- $74,300 $0 $0
2014 -- $59,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Realcomp

MLS Number: 20240067189

Realcomp

APN: 10-10-15-179-029