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Last Sold Price
6 beds5,061 sqft
5973 Founders Ridge, Bellaire, MI 49615
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.1 acresLot Size
1998Year Built
$145/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$667/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Spectacular sunset views of Lake Bellaire & the Legend Golf Course at Shanty Creek Resort are yours to enjoy from this spacious 6 BR 3.5 BA home. Located on the exclusive Founder¢â‚¬â„¢s Ridge, a gated sub of a few homes, enjoy privacy & resort living at its finest, along with access to the Beach Club on beautiful Lake Bellaire. The home has been recently painted inside & out, & offers plenty of room, open spaces, wide doorways throughout, the convenience of one floor living, & a finished lower level...Spectacular sunset views of Lake Bellaire & the Legend Golf Course at Shanty Creek Resort are yours to enjoy from this spacious 6 BR 3.5 BA home. Located on the exclusive Founder¢â‚¬â„¢s Ridge, a gated sub of a few homes, enjoy privacy & resort living at its finest, along with access to the Beach Club on beautiful Lake Bellaire. The home has been recently painted inside & out, & offers plenty of room, open spaces, wide doorways throughout, the convenience of one floor living, & a finished lower level living area for guests. Enter to be welcomed by the spacious living room, with gas fireplace, vaulted ceilings & wall of windows to enjoy the massive views. If you like to entertain, the living room opens to a sunroom, with a wet bar, & the deck. Invite your guests to watch the sunsets. An awning extends over the deck for shade. Speaking of entertaining, the kitchen offers multiple prep areas, abundant storage & plenty of space for multiple cooks. The breakfast nook enjoys views of the natural surroundings & towering hardwood trees & you can enjoy a morning coffee on the adjacent deck. A large dining room also has lovely views of the natural surroundings. The laundry is conveniently by the kitchen. The main floor also includes 2 guest bedrooms, along with a bedroom/den off the living room. The master suite completes the main floor & enjoys fabulous lake views. Your oasis away from things, it has a private sitting area & balcony, along with an ensuite bath complete with double sinks, jetted garden tub, water closet & tiled shower. The finished lower level offers three more bedrooms, spacious family room with gas fireplace, kitchenette, & dry sauna adjacent to the bath. For storage, you have space in the lower level & the 2-car garage even offers a space for your golf cart with its own door. Outside, the prairie landscape & water feature enable a lower maintenance yard, & the variety of grasses & perennials offer color & interest throughout the year. Welcome home!
  • Listed by: Julia L Pietrowicz 231.360.0739 juliap@kw.com • Keller Williams Northern Michigan
Listing closed: 02/23/2023 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 78080000826

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$735,000

Avg days on market

70

Sale-to-list ratio

95.4%

Bellaire, MI

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Location

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Property Information for 5973 Founders Ridge

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,091 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Subdivision Name: POINTS WEST II
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Waterfront Features: All Sports Lake, Shared Water Frontage, Water Access Rights, Waterfront, Sandy Bottom
  • Waterfront: No
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Lot Size: 1.10 AC / 47,916 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 44.947151
  • Longitude: -85.191734
  • MLS Area Major: Area88081Kearney Twp
  • Water Body Name: Lake Bellaire
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee: $667.00
  • Parcel Number: 051052500900
  • Tax Amount Summer: $3,490.84
  • Tax Amount Winter: $1,600.20
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,091.04
  • Tax Assessed Value: $222,864.00
  • Tax Legal Description: UNIT 9 POINTS WEST II
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal
  • Association: Yes
School Information
  • High School District: Bellaire
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Two Car Garage, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 300
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.1
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100'x205'x208'x80'x286'
  • Water Frontage Feet: 300.0
  • Frontage Type: Waterfront
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Near Golf Course, Water View, On Golf Course, Sloped, Wooded
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 253800.0
  • Living Area: 5061.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2761.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 2300.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 2761.0
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Property Condition: Site Condo
  • Year Built: 1998
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Block, Wood
  • Levels: One
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Basement: Block, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Partially Finished, Walk Out Access
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Exhaust Fan
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Humidity Control, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceilings, Entrance Foyer, Jetted Tub, Pantry, Spa Hottub, Walk In Closets
  • Rooms Total: 13
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Window Features: Egress Windows, Window Treatments
Exterior Features
  • Association Amenities: Fitness Center, Pool, Ski Accessible, Trails
  • Community Features: Fitness Center, Tennis Courts
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: Community
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bath Lav
Room 4
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom1
Room 5
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom2
Room 6
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom3
Room 7
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Bedroom4
Room 8
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 9
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 30.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 10
  • Room Type: Great Room
Room 11
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 12
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 5973 Founders Ridge

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 23, 2023

Sold

Realcomp #78080000826

$735,000—
Jan 25, 2023

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78080000826

—
Sep 23, 2022

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #78080000826

$749,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/23/2023

Sold

Realcomp #78080000826

$735,000
01/25/2023

Contract Signed

Realcomp #78080000826

—
09/23/2022

Listed (Active)

Realcomp #78080000826

$749,000

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Public Records for 5973 Founders Ridge

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2020$5,043 ($420 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyANTRIMAPN05-10-525-009-00

Schools near 5973 Founders Ridge

This home is within Bellaire Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
John R Rodger Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Bellaire Middle/High School
Public6 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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This home: 5973 Founders Ridge, Bellaire, MI 49615
$735,000
6
5,061
47,916
$735,000
6
5,061
47,916
$735,000
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$520,000
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$520,000
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