$500,000
SOLD MAR 20, 2025

961 N Riverside Ave Saint Clair, MI 48079

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,780 Sq Ft
0.69 Acres

Recently Sold

$180 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Second Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 3 Car Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of March 2025

Nestled in the heart of St. Clair, this stunning two-story home offers breathtaking views of the St. Clair River and an expansive backyard that seamlessly backs up to the Alice Moore "Woods" Nature Sanctuary. Surrounded by towering, mature hardwoods, this home is a true retreat filled with character, history, and modern updates. Step inside to find the warmth of beautiful hardwood floors flowing throughout the home, complementing its timeless charm. You'll love the updated kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, luxurious porcelain tile flooring imported from Italy, and high-end stainless steel appliances. Let's not forget the Reverse Osmosis System at your Kitchen Sink. You'll find even more updates, including a brand-new furnace, A/C, roof, and siding. Home is also equipped with an incredible water softening system and whole house water filtration system. Icing on the cake is a whole house Generac generator and a 25x29 detached garage. With so much character, charm, and history, this home is ready for its next chapter. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of St. Clair’s finest—schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tiffanie Bissett

Sine & Monaghan Realtors LLC St Clair License #MISPE-6501436419

Sine & Monaghan Realtors LLC St Clair

Last Buyer's Agent

Shawne Schulz

Sine & Monaghan Realtors LLC Algonac License #MISPE-6501299558

Sine & Monaghan Realtors LLC Algonac

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 0.69 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x303
  • Sprinkler System

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Vinyl Trim

Interior Spaces

  • 2,780 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement
  • Block Basement Construction

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Second Garage

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Assessors Riverside Ave Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 74-07-097-0011-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,827

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Originating MLS: MiRealSource
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Type Of Property: Single Family
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Structure Style: 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Mail City: Saint Clair
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener - Owned
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Gas Fireplace
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement: Block
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom 1: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 17 x 14
  • Bedroom 1 Floor Covering: Wood
  • Bedroom 2: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 16 x 14
  • Bedroom 2 Floor Covering: Wood
  • Bedroom 3: On 2nd Floor, Dimensions: 16 x 14
  • Bedroom 3 Floor Covering: Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Bathroom 1: Dimensions: 8 x 8, On Level: Second, Flooring: Ceramic
  • Bathroom 2: Dimensions: 8 x 5, On Level: Second
  • Dining Room: On Entry Level, Dimensions: 14 x 13
  • Dining Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Kitchen: On Entry Level, Dimensions: 19 x 13
  • Library Den: On Entry Level, Dimensions: 14 x 9
  • Living Room: On Entry Level, Dimensions: 21 x 14
  • Living Room Floor Covering: Wood
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1088
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2780
  • Total Finished Sq Ft: 2780
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Vinyl Trim
  • Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinkler, Patio, Porch, Sidewalks, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation: Basement
  • Frontage: 100
  • Road: City/County
  • Water Features: Water View
  • Out Buildings: Second Garage
  • Frontage Type: Road

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Attached Garage, Detached Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sanitary
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Cooling: Central A/C

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 74-07-097-0011-000
  • Lot Description: Deep Lot - 150+ Ft.
  • Lot Dimensions: 100x303
  • Acreage: 0.69
  • Geo Subdivision: MI
  • Site/Lot Features: Sidewalks, City Limits

Tax Info

  • Summer Tax: Year: 2024, Amount: $6,145.32
  • Winter Tax: Year: 2024, Amount: $681.37
  • Taxable Value: 172900
  • Total Tax: Year: 2024, Amount: $6,826.69
  • SEV Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District: East China School District

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2025
Closed on
Mar 19, 2025
Sold by
Briner Gregory and Briner Christina
Bought by
Edgar Daniel R and Edgar Pamela Patterson
Seller's Agent
Tiffanie Bissett
Sine & Monaghan Realtors LLC St Clair
Buyer's Agent
Shawne Schulz
Sine & Monaghan Realtors LLC Algonac
List Price
$470,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
6.38%
Total Days on Market
1
Views
27

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-18.45%
Original Mortgage
$490,943
Outstanding Balance
$490,529
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$4,607

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2022
Closed on
Aug 24, 2022
Sold by
Charles And Barbara Staiger Trust
Bought by
Briner Gregory and Briner Christina
Seller's Agent
Linda Bailey
Sine & Monaghan Realtors LLC St Clair
Buyer's Agent
Tiffanie Bissett
Sine & Monaghan Realtors LLC St Clair
List Price
$369,900
Sold Price
$349,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-5.41%
Views
2

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.90%
Original Mortgage
$224,000
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2011
Sold by
Staiger Charles W and Staiger Barbara A
Bought by
Charles & Barbara Staiger Trust

Map

Range of Values:

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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
Warranty Deed $500,000 Ata National Title Group
Warranty Deed $500,000 Ata National Title Group
Warranty Deed $349,900 Ata National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $490,943 FHA
Previous Owner $224,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/20/2025 03/20/25 Sold $500,000 +6.4% $180 / Sq Ft
02/02/2025 02/02/25 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2025 01/31/25 For Sale $470,000 +34.3% $169 / Sq Ft
08/24/2022 08/24/22 Sold $349,900 0.0% $126 / Sq Ft
07/06/2022 07/06/22 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2022 06/08/22 Price Changed $349,900 -5.4% $126 / Sq Ft
05/09/2022 05/09/22 For Sale $369,900 -- $133 / Sq Ft
Source: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

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
2024 $6,145 $172,900 $0 $0
2023 $5,940 $169,700 $0 $0
2022 $5,079 $146,900 $0 $0
2021 $4,805 $151,700 $0 $0
2020 $4,801 $150,500 $150,500 $0
2019 $4,534 $153,200 $0 $0
2018 $4,562 $122,600 $0 $0
2017 $4,473 $115,300 $0 $0
2016 $4,132 $115,300 $0 $0
2015 -- $116,800 $116,800 $0
2014 -- $109,400 $109,400 $0
2013 -- $113,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Source: Michigan Multiple Listing Service

MLS Number: 50165548

Michigan Multiple Listing Service

APN: 07-097-0011-000