$270,000
SOLD FEB 12, 2025

8926 Dolphin St Portage, MI 49024

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,131 Sq Ft
0.27 Acres

Recently Sold

$127 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Portage Central Middle School Rated A-
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio

About This Home

As of February 2025

Fabulous solid brick ranch near the end of a cul-de-sac in most desirable South Portage. Easy access to schools and shopping. This lovely home features plaster walls and crowns, and wonderful natural light. Main floor features a living room, family room with fireplace, three bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Screened porch for your summer enjoyment. Lower level features a spacious rec room and an additional full bath. Much of the home has recently been painted.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Dunlap

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI License #6501248416 Listed on: 01/08/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

Last Buyer's Agent

Maria Heathcoat

Jaqua REALTORS License #6501457595

Jaqua REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,937

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 88 x 132
  • Cul-De-Sac

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,937

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1963
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 88 x 132
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2131.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3937.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1486.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Partial
  • LivingArea: 2131.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 645.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1290.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Family: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 645.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
  • List Price: 274900.0
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer, Broadband
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Lot Size Area: 0.27
  • Lot Dimensions: 88 x 132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11616.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3937.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2025
Closed on
Feb 11, 2025
Sold by
Kerschen Alan J and Kerschen Sheryl J
Bought by
Fila Andrew and Fila Lindsey
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Dunlap
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Buyer's Agent
Maria Heathcoat
Jaqua REALTORS
List Price
$274,900
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-1.78%
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
$277,840

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,840
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.66%
Original Mortgage
$229,500
Outstanding Balance
$228,535
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$49,305

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2019
Sold by
Kerschen Sheryl J
Bought by
Kerschen Alan J and Kerschen Sheryl J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2012
Closed on
Jun 8, 2012
Sold by
Winquist Russell G and Winquist Stephen R
Bought by
Nagle Sheryl
Seller's Agent
DeAnna Phillips
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Buyer's Agent
Rich Kurth
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
List Price
$124,900
Sold Price
$124,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.24%
Original Mortgage
$118,650
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 $270,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Warranty Deed $124,900 Ppr Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $229,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $148,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $23,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $18,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $118,650 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/12/2025 02/12/25 Sold $270,000 -1.8% $127 / Sq Ft
01/11/2025 01/11/25 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2025 01/08/25 For Sale $274,900 0.0% $129 / Sq Ft
01/01/2025 01/01/25 Pending -- -- --
12/30/2024 12/30/24 For Sale $274,900 +120.1% $129 / Sq Ft
06/08/2012 06/08/12 Sold $124,900 0.0% $59 / Sq Ft
05/01/2012 05/01/12 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2012 04/19/12 For Sale $124,900 -- $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 $3,482 $119,500 $0 $0
2024 $3,482 $112,700 $0 $0
2023 $3,319 $101,200 $0 $0
2022 $3,586 $91,100 $0 $0
2021 $3,466 $87,100 $0 $0
2020 $3,391 $84,200 $0 $0
2019 $305 $77,100 $0 $0
2018 $0 $73,600 $0 $0
2017 $0 $73,200 $0 $0
2016 -- $71,900 $0 $0
2015 -- $70,100 $0 $0
2014 -- $69,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24064057

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 10-05402-164-O