$480,000
SOLD MAY 16, 2025

9440 Sandy Dr Mears, MI 49436

2 Beds
1 Bath
897 Sq Ft
4,487 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$535 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Property is near a lake
  • Patio
  • Docks
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of May 2025

Million-Dollar View—At Half the Price! This rare Silver Lake gem is on the market for the first time in 68 years. Enjoy breathtaking views of the lake and dunes from your living room in this 2-bed, 1-bath home. Peaceful, beautiful, and perfectly positioned with your own private dock and 1-stall extended garage. Silver Lake is one of Michigan's top summer destinations—perfect for boating, swimming, and unforgettable sunsets. Just minutes from dunes, parks, and local favorites. Whether it's your getaway or investment, don't miss this chance to own your slice of paradise! All offers due Tuesday 4/29 at 4pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Hevelhurst

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH) License #6502409257 Listed on: 04/25/2025

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)

Co-Listed By

Michael V'Dovick

RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH) License #6502405721

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Ryan

West Edge Real Estate LLC License #6501330639

West Edge Real Estate LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,985

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 4,487 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 30x150
  • Private Waterfront
  • 30 Feet of Waterfront

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 897 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near a lake
  • Docks
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,985

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1957
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 613.04
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 30x150
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 897.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2985.17
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: RES
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Water Heater:Propane2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 30.0
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 897.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 897.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
  • List Price: 549900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Silver Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 100.0
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 100.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size Area: 0.1
  • Lot Dimensions: 30x150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4487.0
  • Zoning Description: RES
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2985.17
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2025
Closed on
May 16, 2025
Sold by
Gowell Kevin
Bought by
Sandy Cottage Llc
Seller's Agent
Brian Hevelhurst
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids (FH)
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Ryan
West Edge Real Estate LLC
List Price
$549,900
Sold Price
$480,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,900
-12.71%
Views
15
Current Estimated Value
$481,921

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,921
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.64%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2012
Sold by
Gowell Ronald C and The Gertrude M Gowell Trust
Bought by
Gowell Ronald C and Gowell Sharon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2011
Sold by
Gowell Ronald C and Gowell Sharon
Bought by
Gowell Ronald C and Gowell Sharon
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $480,000 --
Warranty Deed $480,000 Transnation Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Sold $480,000 -12.7% $535 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2025 04/25/25 For Sale $549,900 -- $613 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $2,985 $152,500 $152,500 $0
2024 $705 $137,100 $137,100 $0
2023 $2,654 $124,500 $124,500 $0
2022 $2,616 $104,600 $0 $0
2021 $2,567 $92,900 $92,900 $0
2020 $2,512 $84,400 $84,400 $0
2019 $2,497 $79,200 $0 $0
2018 $2,285 $109,800 $0 $0
2017 $2,285 $109,800 $0 $0
2016 -- $100,900 $0 $0
2013 -- $100,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25017626

MichRIC

APN: 006-600-001-00