$485,000
SOLD JAN 7, 2025

8645 Trail Blazer Dr SE Byron Center, MI 49315

5 Beds
5 Baths
3,500 Sq Ft
2.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$139 Per Sq Ft

19% Below List Price

78 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.34 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Countryside Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of January 2025

You've found it! Enjoy peace and tranquility on 2.35 wooded acres in a sought-after Byron Center school district location. This 5-bedroom home is full of potential, awaiting new owners to rejuvenate its exceptional floor plan. Highlights include beautiful vaulted wood beam ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room, a wood-burning fireplace with built-ins, a primary suite with an attached bath and walk-in closet, and an open kitchen and dining area that leads to a stunning vaulted 3-season room. On the main floor, you'll also find a laundry room, an office or second bedroom, a half bath, and ample storage space. Upstairs, there's a loft overlooking the living room, three spacious bedrooms, and a full bath. The lower walkout level features a large family room, a half bath, ..... a recreation area, a sauna, a steam shower, additional storage, and a lower-level garage that offers space for a workshop and extra parking. The screened-in patio completes the lower level. This remarkable property is truly breathtaking! There may be an option to split the landbuyers should verify with the township. Home is being sold in "as is" condition and is priced accordingly.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amanda Volkers

City2Shore Gateway Group of Byron Center License #6506045537 Listed on: 09/03/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Ed Zaagman

Zaagman, Ed License #6504007267

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,836

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 2.34 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 580x101x138x433x229
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Shrub
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned AR AG- Rural Re, AR AG- Rural Re

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Tandem Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,836

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1974
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 580x101x138x433x229
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3500.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4836.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: AR AG- Rural Re
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 2.0
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2400.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 3500.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
  • List Price: 549900.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Tandem, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Faces Front, Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Rear: Yes
  • Parking Features Tandem2: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 2.34
  • Lot Size Area: 2.34
  • Lot Dimensions: 580x101x138x433x229
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 101930.0
  • Zoning Description: AR AG- Rural Re
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4836.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 3, 2024
Closed on
Jan 7, 2025
Sold by
Morse Judy E and Morse Vern G
Bought by
Houweling John Richard and Houweling Lisa
Seller's Agent
Amanda Volkers
City2Shore Gateway Group of Byron Center
Buyer's Agent
Ed Zaagman
Zaagman, Ed
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$114,900
-19.15%
Views
148
Current Estimated Value
$532,279

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$47,279
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.62%
Original Mortgage
$328,000
Outstanding Balance
$326,589
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$203,298
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 $485,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $328,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $135,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $130,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/07/2025 01/07/25 Sold $485,000 -11.8% $139 / Sq Ft
11/20/2024 11/20/24 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2024 11/14/24 Price Changed $549,900 -5.2% $157 / Sq Ft
10/07/2024 10/07/24 Price Changed $579,900 -3.3% $166 / Sq Ft
09/03/2024 09/03/24 For Sale $599,900 -- $171 / 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 $4,836 $298,300 $0 $0
2024 $4,836 $284,200 $0 $0
2022 $0 $219,000 $0 $0
2021 $0 $208,900 $0 $0
2020 $0 $201,500 $0 $0
2019 $0 $188,300 $0 $0
2018 $0 $167,500 $27,900 $139,600
2017 $0 $161,400 $0 $0
2016 $0 $141,900 $0 $0
2015 -- $141,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $131,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24046159

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-22-19-100-038