NOT LISTED FOR SALE

885 Rector St NE Sparta, MI 49345

Estimated Value: $542,000 - $596,321

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,956 Sq Ft
$194/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 28, 2017

Last sale price $315,000 $107 Per Sq Ft

Est. 82% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,457/month

76 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Ridgeview Elementary School Rated A-
  • 10.5 Acre Lot
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of June 2017

Let Nature Surround You On 10.5 Wooded Acres & Enjoy 350’ Private Lake Frontage In Algoma Township! Spacious Tri-Level Home Backs Up To A Wooded Ravine & Overlooks Peaceful High Lake. Main Floor Features Family Room With Wood Burning Fireplace & Slider To Deck, Kitchen Has Snack Bar, Dining Area, Built-In Appliances & Numerous Cabinets, Living Room With Slider To Deck & Dining Room. Upper Level Master Bedroom & Bath, Second & Third Bedrooms & Bath. 4th Bedroom & 3rd Full Bath On Family Room Level. Lower Level Walks Out To Lakefront, Has Recreation Room, Den (Could Be In-Law Apt), 4th Bath, Laundry & Utility. All Appliances Included Plus Freezer. Indoor/Outdoor Kennel, Invisible Fence & Equipment Covers Large Area. Almost 3000 Finished Square Feet. Enjoy Summer At The Lake!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vicki Shellen

Greenridge Realty (Summit) License #6501185369 Listed on: 04/03/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Vicki Shellen

Greenridge Realty (North) - I

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,665

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 10.5 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 606x810x387x350x699
  • Private Waterfront
  • 350 Feet of Waterfront
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Shrub
  • Terraced Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,956 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Desk
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • No Wake Zone
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

Overview

  • Property is near a ravine

Recreation

  • Recreational Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,665

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Levels: Tri-Level
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1967
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 606x810x387x350x699
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2956.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3665.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Wall Unit(s): Yes
  • Lot Description:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Lot Description:Ravine: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 350.0
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Heat Type:Hot Water: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • Landscape:Terraced Yard: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2176.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Tri-Level: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built in Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Daylight, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 2956.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 3.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Desk Built-In: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 349900.0
  • Lot Features: Recreational, Wooded, Ravine, Cul-De-Sac
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: High Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • 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
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: 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: Wall Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Phone Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Heat Source:Oil: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:No Wake: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 10.5
  • Lot Size Area: 10.5
  • Lot Dimensions: 606x810x387x350x699
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 457380.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3665.0
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2017
Closed on
Jun 28, 2017
Sold by
Merkle David J and Merkle Marcine A
Bought by
Vanderplow Scott A and Ellen Vanderplow P
Seller's Agent
Vicki Shellen
Greenridge Realty (Summit)
Buyer's Agent
Vicki Shellen
Greenridge Realty (Summit)
List Price
$379,900
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,900
-17.08%
Current Estimated Value
$574,580

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$259,580
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.39%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vanderplow Scott A $315,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vanderplow Scott A $150,000
Previous Owner Merkle David $238,000
Previous Owner Merkle David J $98,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/28/2017 06/28/17 Sold $315,000 -17.1% $107 / Sq Ft
06/18/2017 06/18/17 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2017 04/03/17 For Sale $379,900 -- $129 / 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 $3,907 $253,500 $0 $0
2024 $3,907 $239,200 $0 $0
2023 $5,222 $224,100 $0 $0
2022 $5,044 $192,900 $0 $0
2021 $4,913 $172,700 $0 $0
2020 $3,438 $165,800 $0 $0
2019 $4,801 $156,100 $0 $0
2018 $4,506 $146,000 $0 $0
2017 $3,802 $131,700 $0 $0
2016 $3,665 $122,500 $0 $0
2015 -- $122,500 $0 $0
2013 -- $126,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Vicki Shellen

    Greenridge Realty (Summit)

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 17013788

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 41-06-20-100-013

Michigan Kent County Sparta 49345

885 Rector St NE, Sparta, MI

This home is located at 885 Rector St NE, Sparta, MI 49345 since 03 April 2017 and is currently estimated at $574,580, approximately $194 per square foot. This property was built in 1967. 885 Rector St NE is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Ridgeview Elementary School, Appleview Elementary School, and Sparta Middle School.

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