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3 beds1,987 sqft$75/sqft
898 Ralston Road, Colon, MI 49040
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.75 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$75/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

A Must See! Beautifully updated country home on 1.75 acres. This property has an in-ground swimming pool and water slide, a coy pond and waterfall, fruit trees, a massive pole barn and a three car garage with a concrete U driveway and the list goes on... Beautiful concrete patio with brick work that flows into the home through a 3 season room. Upstairs you will find a large master suite with a claw foot tub and a balcony for a great view. The living area has a stunning fireplace, hardwood floors...A Must See! Beautifully updated country home on 1.75 acres. This property has an in-ground swimming pool and water slide, a coy pond and waterfall, fruit trees, a massive pole barn and a three car garage with a concrete U driveway and the list goes on... Beautiful concrete patio with brick work that flows into the home through a 3 season room. Upstairs you will find a large master suite with a claw foot tub and a balcony for a great view. The living area has a stunning fireplace, hardwood floors and new carpet. The basement is partially finished with a bar and sitting area. Stunning Property with all Amenities! A $250,000 property priced at $175,000! Home sits on 1 acre and additional 3/4 of an acre attached.
Listing closed: 09/19/2016 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 16029770

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$190,500

Avg days on market

59

Sale-to-list ratio

94.5%

Colon, MI

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Location

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Property Information for 898 Ralston Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,727 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 1.75 AC / 76,230 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Arney & Ralston
  • Municipality: Sherwood Twp
  • Directions: From E State, left on N Burr Oak, left on Stowell, right on Ralston. Home is on the corner of Ralston and Arney.
  • Area - Major: Branch County - R
  • Street #: 898
  • Street Name: Ralston
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Colon
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49040
  • County: Branch
  • Latitude: 42.013739
  • Longitude: -85.273467
  • Area - Minor: Branch County - R
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 58450.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 120100291000500
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 58450
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Barn(s), Pole Barn
  • Driveway: Paved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • SqFt Source: Measured
  • Lot Dimensions: 454x110
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 288.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1987.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1699.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 1.75
  • Lot Square Footage: 76230.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.75
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Legal: See title
  • 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: Yes
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Connected
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Utilities Attached: Phone Connected
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Porch(es)
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Decorative Fence
  • Street Type: Public
  • Exterior Material: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Partial
  • Windows: Replacement
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Landscape: Decor Fence, Fountain, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Waterfall
  • Landscape : Fountain: Yes
  • Landscape : Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Landscape : Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape : Waterfall: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), LP Tank Owned, Wet Bar
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Room Total: 9
  • Main Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 3.0
  • Full Baths: 2
  • 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): 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.5
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Propane
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Kitchen Features: Snack Bar
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), Humidifier, LP Tank Owned, Wet Bar, Window Treatments
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Baths: 1.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 962
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 3
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 288.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 596.0
  • Main Level Primary: No
  • # of Outbuildings: 3.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Barn
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
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 6
  • Room Type: Recreation
Room 7
  • Room Type: Den
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, Rural Development, VA Loan

Property History for 898 Ralston Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 19, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1189357350

$150,000
Sep 19, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1189357351

$150,000
Sep 19, 2016

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #16029770

$150,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/19/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1189357350

$150,000
09/19/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1189357351

$150,000
09/19/2016

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #16029770

$150,000

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

Public Records for 898 Ralston Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,918 ($160 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size50,965 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyBRANCHAPN010-029-100-005-00

Schools near 898 Ralston Road

This home is within Colon Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 6 to 12
Public - K to 8
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Leonidas School
PublicK to 8

Colon High School
Public6 to 12

Leonidas School
PublicK to 8

Colon Elementary School
PublicK 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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This home: 898 Ralston Road, Colon, MI 49040
$150,000
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1,987
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