Sold
Last Sold Price
$3,225,000
4 beds5,440 sqft

13274 Ravine Road, Harbert, MI 49115

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.19 acresLot Size
1934Year Built
$593/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Ravenswood is a stately and timeless vintage English Tudor Lakefront residence, that is part of the lore of Harbert. The fact that Carl Sandburg had a home a few hundred feet down the beach is well known, but many do not know the story of this property. Built in the 1930's, it was the dream house for a famous football player turned wrestler call ''Jumpin Joe Sovaldi.'' Constructed by his Italian stone mason family, the fieldstone workmanship remains flawless. Owned for the past 28 years by Chaz and...Ravenswood is a stately and timeless vintage English Tudor Lakefront residence, that is part of the lore of Harbert. The fact that Carl Sandburg had a home a few hundred feet down the beach is well known, but many do not know the story of this property. Built in the 1930's, it was the dream house for a famous football player turned wrestler call ''Jumpin Joe Sovaldi.'' Constructed by his Italian stone mason family, the fieldstone workmanship remains flawless. Owned for the past 28 years by Chaz and the late Roger Ebert, their renovation maintains the elegance of the rooms with the amenities of the time. Divided light windows enhance the breathless views of Lake Michigan. The winding Lake stairs lead to a fully equipped guest house with expansive sunset deck leading to the pristine beach.
  • Listed by: Gail Lowrie 312.925.2121 gail@gaillowrie.com Brokerage DRE #6505375260 • @properties Christie's International R.E.
Listing closed: 12/07/2018 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 18020038
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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

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Property Information for 13274 Ravine Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $30,004 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Architectural Style: Tudor

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1934
  • Lot Size: 1.19 AC / 51,836 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Prairie Road
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Municipality: Chikaming Twp
  • Body of Water: Lake Michigan
  • Directions: Red Arrow to Prairie Road to Ravine to the address.
  • Area - Major: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Street #: 13274
  • Street Name: Ravine
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Harbert
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49115
  • County: Berrien
  • Latitude: 41.879872
  • Longitude: -86.634489
  • Area - Minor: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Water Type: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 800714.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 110700090008011
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 1270600
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Driveway: Paved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Ravine
  • SqFt Source: Measured
  • Lot Dimensions: 151x571x100x462
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 5440.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 4140.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 1.19
  • Lot Square Footage: 51836.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.19
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Legal: Per Title
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1934
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 100
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected
  • Water: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Roof: Tile
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Fea Amenities: All Sports, Private Frontage, View
  • Street Type: Private, Unpaved
  • Exterior Material: Stone, Wood Siding
  • Roofing: Tile
  • Substructure: Partial, Walk-Out Access
  • Windows: Insulated Windows
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Landscape: Flower Garden, Garden Area, Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges
  • Landscape : Flower Garden: Yes
  • Landscape : Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape : Ground Cover: Yes
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Garden Window
  • Interior Features: Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, Center Island, Pantry
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Living Room, Recreation Room
  • Spa Features: Whirlpool Tub
  • Room Total: 10
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 5.0
  • Full Baths: 4
  • Room Types: Kitchen, Dining Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Living Room, Recreation, Den, Laundry, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Other
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 5
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 4.5
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 4.1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Kitchen Features: Center Island, Garden Window, Pantry, Snack Bar
  • Additional Items: Garage Door Opener, Guest Quarters, Whirlpool Tub
  • Appliances: Built in Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Half Baths: 1.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 1
  • Main Level SQFT: 2588
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 4
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 0.0
  • Main Level Primary: No
  • # of Outbuildings: 1.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Guest House

Room Information

Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Description: Formal
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Area
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Recreation
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 22.0
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Description: Private Full Bath
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0

Rental

Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 13274 Ravine Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 7, 2018

Sold

MiRealSource #70015445

$3,225,000
—
Dec 7, 2018

Sold

Realcomp #69018020038

$3,225,000
—
Dec 7, 2018

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #18020038

$3,225,000
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/07/2018

Sold

MiRealSource #70015445

$3,225,000
12/07/2018

Sold

Realcomp #69018020038

$3,225,000
12/07/2018

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #18020038

$3,225,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 13274 Ravine Road

Taxable Value

Land

-

Additions

-
Total-

Tax Record

2025

$27,058 ($2,255 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

0

Baths

5.5

Total Finished SqFt

4,974 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

4,974 SqFt

Lot Size

51,836 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1937

Year Renovated

1937

Zoning

R-1

County

BERRIEN

APN

07-0009-0008-01-1

Schools near 13274 Ravine Road

This home is within River Valley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - PK to 2
Private - 2 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Three Oaks Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

River Valley High School
Public6 to 12

Chikaming Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Harbor Light SDA School
Private2 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

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This home: 13274 Ravine Road, Harbert, MI 49115
$3,225,000
4
5,440
51,836
$1,355,000
3
2,092
29,795
$600,000
3
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