217 North Phelps Street

Sold 8/25/23Virtual Tour
Sold 8/25/23Virtual Tour
Phelps entry
Dusk
Drone 1
Drone 2
Phelps St View
Front Entry
Front Porch
Front Door
Sitting Room
Sitting Room 2
Living Room
Living Room 1
Living Room 2
Living Room 3
Dining Rooom
Dining Room 2
Butlers Pantry
Kitchen
Kitchen 2
Kitchen 3
Primary Bedroom
Primary Bathroom
Primary Bathroom 2
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 5
Bathroom 2
Laundry
Basement
Basement 2
Side Porch
Garage
Pine St view
Side Yard
carriage house
Drone 3
Drone 4
Drone Overhead
Main Floorplan
Floor 2 Floorplan
Basement Floorplan
Attic Floorplan
Sold
Last Sold Price
$293,000
5 beds2,368 sqft$124/sqft
217 North Phelps Street, Decatur, MI 49045
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.40 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$124/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Do not miss this beautiful Victorian with an abundance of character. Want to have coffee on the front porch or cozy up to the fireplace; you can do both. Built around 1900 this home features original woodwork in beautiful condition, including pocket doors. Antique fireplace recently converted to gas with new surround, beveled glass windows, beautiful curved window in staircase. Built in cupboards that open into dining room and butler's pantry currently being used as a coffee bar. Parquet and wood...Do not miss this beautiful Victorian with an abundance of character. Want to have coffee on the front porch or cozy up to the fireplace; you can do both. Built around 1900 this home features original woodwork in beautiful condition, including pocket doors. Antique fireplace recently converted to gas with new surround, beveled glass windows, beautiful curved window in staircase. Built in cupboards that open into dining room and butler's pantry currently being used as a coffee bar. Parquet and wood floors, 2 car attached garage. The original carriage house is currently being used for storage although the possibilities are endless. Newer gutters and roof, furnace (2021) and upgraded electrical, plumbing, new double hung windows from Bee Windows (2021/2022) in most of downstairs. Plaster was resurfaced on majority of the walls and ceilings. New kitchen features include quartz counter tops, newer appliances, and cabinetry. Upstairs bathroom remodel includes granite countertop on vanity, clawfoot tub and walk-in shower. The grounds are meticulously maintained and are gorgeous with plants, shrubs, and flowers. Beautiful curved stone porch in front and small porch on one side of the home and sunroom on the other side off the kitchen. All major appliances included (washer and dryer are Whirlpool Duet). Colors are in keeping with the era of the home. This home is a gem with so much to offer!
  • Listed by: Donald A McQueen 616.886.6766 tom@tomsmolinski.com • NextHome Champions
Listing closed: 08/25/2023 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 23023560
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Property Information for 217 North Phelps Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,231 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Van Buren County
  • Zoning: R-1
  • ZoningDescription: R-1
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.40 AC / 17,488 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: St. Marys and Pine
  • Municipality: Decatur Vllg
  • Directions: M-51 to Phelps St, then North to the corner of Phelps and Pine.
  • Area - Major: Greater Kalamazoo - K
  • Street #: 217
  • Street Direction: N
  • Street Name: Phelps
  • Suffix: Street
  • City: Decatur
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49045
  • County: Van Buren
  • Latitude: 42.110669
  • Longitude: -85.976639
  • Area - Minor: Greater Kalamazoo - K
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 58810.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 80-43-040-521-00
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 87900
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Other Structures: Other
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 1
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 165 x 99
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2368.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 2368.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.4
  • Lot Square Footage: 17488.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.4
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: 905 19-4-14 743-366,367 926-04 938-40 1044-582 1386-474 1620-376 1642-1000 *** LOT 17 BLOCK Q ORIGINAL PLAT OF DECATUR
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: No, Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Util Avail at Street: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
  • Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Street Type: Paved, Public
  • Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
  • Roofing: Composition, Shingle
  • Substructure: Full, Michigan Basement
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Landscape: Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges
  • Landscape : Ground Cover: Yes
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Hot Water, Radiant
  • Interior Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas/Wood Stove
  • Room Total: 14
  • Main Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Dining Room, Family Room, Other, Primary Bathroom, Bathroom 2, Laundry
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Hot Water, Radiant
  • Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
  • Additional Items: Garage Door Opener, Gas/Wood Stove
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1184
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 5
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 1184.0
  • Main Level Primary: No
  • # of Outbuildings: 1.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Other
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 7
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: Sitting Room
Room 10
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: Butler Pantry
Room 11
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Property History for 217 North Phelps Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 25, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1519389254

$293,000

+12.6% / yr

Aug 25, 2023

Sold

MiRealSource #70320181

$293,000—
Aug 25, 2023

Sold

Realcomp #65023023560

$293,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/25/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1519389254

$293,000

+12.6% / yr

08/25/2023

Sold

MiRealSource #70320181

$293,000
08/25/2023

Sold

Realcomp #65023023560

$293,000

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

Public Records for 217 North Phelps Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$2,742 ($228 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,368 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,368 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,184 SqFtLot Size16,553 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900CountyVAN BURENAPN80-43-040-521-00

Schools near 217 North Phelps Street

This home is within Decatur Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Davis Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Decatur High School
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Davis Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Decatur High School
Public6 to 12

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