48252 70th Avenue

1,600 Sq. Ft.
$137 / Sq. Ft.
1,600
Sq. Ft.
$137
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Motivated seller! Come checkout the newest updates to this beautiful lake home. Private, all sports, Spring Fed CHRISTIE LAKE, 200 acres with no public access makes this property a highly desirable and rare find. Just 2 hours from Chicago and Detroit. Great lakefront home offering the most spectacular views! Enjoy on the weekends or year round. This 1940 Lakefront Ranch was remodeled in 2004 updates include: new kitchen with a nice large pantry so you can stock up on all your favorite foods. New...Motivated seller! Come checkout the newest updates to this beautiful lake home. Private, all sports, Spring Fed CHRISTIE LAKE, 200 acres with no public access makes this property a highly desirable and rare find. Just 2 hours from Chicago and Detroit. Great lakefront home offering the most spectacular views! Enjoy on the weekends or year round. This 1940 Lakefront Ranch was remodeled in 2004 updates include: new kitchen with a nice large pantry so you can stock up on all your favorite foods. New roof, Living room expansion with beautiful cathedral ceiling & french doors leading out to elevated deck offering magnificent views of Christie Lake! Walk-out basement great for entertaining guest. The Master bedroom, spare bedroom and laundry room are on the main level. Attached 2 car garage!
  1. Listed by Marla Fay Bailey • IREP ERA Powered
    P: (269)-684-5030 C: (269)-362-3218 Marlafbaileyrealtor@gmail.com

Property Details for 48252 70th Avenue

View
Water
Waterfront Features
Lake
Architectural Style
Ranch
LISTING CLOSED: 10/09/2019 12:00 AM

Property Details for 48252 70th Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #18016682
Days on Market488
Taxes$1,221 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,458 SF
CountyVan Buren County

Location

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Building Information for 48252 70th Avenue

Stories1Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,458 SF

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$1,193 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,091

Property Taxes

$102

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 48252 70th Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Hill & 70th Ave
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Municipality: Lawrence Twp
  • Body of Water: Christie Lake
  • Directions: M-51 then west on CR RD 358 that turns into 70th Ave then North on Hill Street between the corn fields to Rose's landing #1. Go left at the fork, second drive , to sign.
  • Area - Major: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Street #: 48252
  • Street Name: 70th Avenue
  • City: Decatur
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49045
  • County: Van Buren
  • Latitude: 42.164168
  • Longitude: -86.013885
  • Area - Minor: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Water Type: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 32732.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 801399904800
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 43800
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Driveway: Unpaved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 400.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1600.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1200.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Square Footage: 12458.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.29
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Legal: 415 35-3-15 799-255 1128-477 1160-674 1319-28 #G-4 N 3/4 E 1/2 SE 1/4. 60 A E 27 A E 1/2 NE FRL 1/4. 27 A. BUILDING ON LEASED LAND #80-13-035--008-00 LAND: 463-D14 35 & 36 3-15. LOT 14 ASSESSOR'S PLAT OF ROSE'S LANDING ONE. SPLIT ON 19 SEPTEMBER 2012 FROM 80-13-036-001-00 AND 80-13-035-008-00 FOR 2013.
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 68
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Water Fea Amenities: All Sports, Dock, Private Frontage, View
  • Street Type: Private
  • Exterior Material: Vinyl Siding
  • Substructure: Crawl Space, Partial, Walk-Out Access
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), LP Tank Rented, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 6
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Yes
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • 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): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Propane
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Kitchen Features: Pantry, Snack Bar
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), LP Tank Rented, Window Treatments
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1200
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 2
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 400.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 500.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
  • # of Outbuildings: 1.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Storage Shed
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • 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: 19.0
  • Room Width: 24.0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Recreation
Room 7
  • Room Type: Den
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 48252 70th Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 9, 2019

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #18016682

$219,000—
Oct 9, 2019

Sold

MiRealSource #70012588

$219,000—
Aug 26, 2019

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #18016682

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/09/2019

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #18016682

$219,000
10/09/2019

Sold

MiRealSource #70012588

$219,000
08/26/2019

Contract Signed

Michigan Regional Information Center #18016682

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Public Records for 48252 70th Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$6,025 ($502 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,662 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,662 SqFtLot Size18,513 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningR-3CountyVAN BURENAPN80-13-186-014-00

Schools near 48252 70th Avenue

This home is within Lawrence Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lawrence Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Lawrence Jr/Sr High School
Public7 to 12

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