Last Sold Price
2 beds800 sqft$531/sqft
1538 Ridge Road, Chelsea, MI 48118

Description

Tons of frontage on popular all sports Cavanaugh Lake! Over 100 feet of lakeshore to fully enjoy lake living. 2 bedroom/1 bath with walk out basement just steps away from the water. Current heat source inoperable, will need new, home sold in as is condition. In the heart of Waterloo Recreation area with easy access to the freeway and downtown Chelsea and all it has to offer with award winning schools, theater, library, hospital, dining and shopping! Taxes based on non-homestead status. Exact acreage...Tons of frontage on popular all sports Cavanaugh Lake! Over 100 feet of lakeshore to fully enjoy lake living. 2 bedroom/1 bath with walk out basement just steps away from the water. Current heat source inoperable, will need new, home sold in as is condition. In the heart of Waterloo Recreation area with easy access to the freeway and downtown Chelsea and all it has to offer with award winning schools, theater, library, hospital, dining and shopping! Taxes based on non-homestead status. Exact acreage and taxes TBD due to recent property line adjustment. Adjoining property for sale also, buy both and own over 160' of waterfront! Showing begin 2/26/22.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/13/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jeffrey Klink • Brokerage DRE #6505379117 • The Charles Reinhart Company
    P: (734) 260-7483 C: (734) 260-7483 Jeff@KlinkAssociates.com

Property Details for 1538 Ridge Road

Status
MLS #
53772
Days on Market
33
Taxes
$6,048 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1920
Lot Size
0.28 AC / 12,197 SF
View
Water
Zoning
Res
ZoningDescription
Res
Waterfront Features
Lake
Architectural Style
Other

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$300,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

98.6%

Chelsea, MI

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Acres

Location

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Building Information for 1538 Ridge Road

Stories1Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,197 SF

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$2,664 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,160

Property Taxes

$504

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 1538 Ridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Municipality: Sylvan Twp
  • Body of Water: Cavanaugh Lake
  • Directions: Cavanaugh Lake Rd to Ridge to address
  • Area - Major: Ann Arbor/Washtenaw - A
  • Street #: 1538
  • Street Name: Ridge
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Chelsea
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 48118
  • County: Washtenaw
  • Latitude: 42.316315
  • Longitude: -84.103363
  • Area - Minor: Ann Arbor/Washtenaw - A
  • Water Type: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 88696.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: F0608280005
  • Association: No
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 176000
Parking
  • Garage Y/N: No
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 800.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 800.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Square Footage: 12197.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.28
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Legal: Lots 6,7 & E 1/2 of Lot 5
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 1
Utilities
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Well
  • Utilities Attached: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Water Fea Amenities: All Sports, Private Frontage, View
  • Street Type: Private
  • Exterior Material: Other
  • Substructure: Full
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
Interior Features
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Laundry Features: Lower Level
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 0
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Room Types: Dining Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 2, Laundry
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Hot Water
  • Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished
  • Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 2
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 640.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Basement
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 1538 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 13, 2022

Sold

MiRealSource #70348619

$425,000
Apr 13, 2022

Sold

Realcomp #543286235

$425,000
Apr 13, 2022

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #53772

$425,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/13/2022

Sold

MiRealSource #70348619

$425,000
04/13/2022

Sold

Realcomp #543286235

$425,000
04/13/2022

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #53772

$425,000

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

Public Records for 1538 Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt800 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt800 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,326 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920ZoningLRCountyWASHTENAWAPNF -06-08-280-005

Schools near 1538 Ridge Road

This home is within Chelsea School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
North Creek Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

South Meadows Elementary School
Public3 to 5

Beach Middle School
Public6 to 8

Chelsea High School
Public9 to 12

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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1538 Ridge Road, Chelsea, MI 48118
$425,000
2
800
12,197
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1,536
7,841
$4,000
3
2.5
2,170
23,522
$6,934
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1
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10,454
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