970 North Riverside Avenue

Sold 10/13/20
Sold 10/13/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,030,000
4 beds5,447 sqft$189/sqft
970 North Riverside Avenue, St. Clair, MI 48079
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.72 acresLot Size
1909Year Built
$189/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Historic riverfront home has the largest lot (200') on the river in St Clair. This home has been well cared for and loved by the Moore family for more than 100 years. The dining room is 20 x 14, think of the holiday table you could set! In the kitchen, you will find double ovens and an oversized built-in gas range and plenty of counter space. Enjoy your summers sitting on the wrap-around porch overlooking the expansive well-groomed yard and perennial gardens which are enhanced with night lighting...Historic riverfront home has the largest lot (200') on the river in St Clair. This home has been well cared for and loved by the Moore family for more than 100 years. The dining room is 20 x 14, think of the holiday table you could set! In the kitchen, you will find double ovens and an oversized built-in gas range and plenty of counter space. Enjoy your summers sitting on the wrap-around porch overlooking the expansive well-groomed yard and perennial gardens which are enhanced with night lighting in trees and walking paths. The boathouse is 70 x 34 and can accommodate a 55 ft boat on the hoist, and a 70 x 9 covered deck. 3+ car heated garage with an In-law apartment above. You have beautiful river views from almost every room, a working elevator that stops at all 4 levels. The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and an office. Lower level has a recreation room with a pool table included and a wine cellar that holds up to 800 bottles of wine. Guardian standby whole house generator
  • Listed by: Julie Spranger 810.329.9001 juliespranger@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #6503365597 • Sine & Monaghan Realtors Real Living LLC SC
Listing closed: 10/13/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Realcomp, MLS#: 2200039911

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$910,000

Avg days on market

11

Sale-to-list ratio

96.2%

St. Clair, MI

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Property Information for 970 North Riverside Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $12,830 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: St. Clair County
  • Subdivision Name: ASSESSORS RIVERSIDE AVENUE-ST CLAIR
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Historic
  • View: Water
  • Has View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Boat Facilities, Direct Water Frontage, Dock Facilities, Private Water Frontage, River Front, Seawall, Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Lot Size: 1.72 AC / 74,923 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Go north through St Clair on M-29 (Riverside Ave) to address
  • Latitude: 42.837014
  • Longitude: -82.479896
  • Cross Street: N of Brown/E of Riverside
  • MLS Area Major: St Clair (74025)
  • Water Body Name: St. Clair River
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 74070970042000
  • Tax Amount Summer: $11,853.00
  • Tax Amount Winter: $977.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $12,830.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $332,820.00
  • Tax Legal Description: LOTS 27 & 28 ASSESSORS RIVERSIDE AVE PLAT
  • Association: No
School Information
  • High School District: East China
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Three Car Garage, Attached, Basement, Direct Access, Electricityin Garage, Heated Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Dimensions: 33x23
Property
Lot Information
  • Frontage Length: 200.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.72
  • Lot Size Area: 1.72
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 200x372.5
  • Water Frontage Feet: 200.0
  • Lot Features: Water View, Sprinklers
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Feet: 200
  • Road Frontage Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • State Equalized Value: 476000.0
  • Living Area: 5447.0
  • Building Area Total: 5804.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 4147.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1300.0
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Total Area: 1657.0
  • Below Grade Total Area Units: Square Feet
  • Class Name: Residential
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Other Structures: Sheds
  • Year Built: 1909
Building Features
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed, Accessible Entrance, Disabled Access, Standby Generator
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Entry Location: Ground Level
  • Foundation Details: Basement, Brick Mortar
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories Total: 2
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 4.2
  • Appliances: Built In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Gas Cooktop, Wine Cooler
  • Basement: Finished, Walk Up Access
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Linoleum, Vinyl, Wood
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Interior Features: Elevator, High Speed Internet, Wet Bar
  • Rooms Total: 15
  • Security Features: Security System Leased
  • Water Heater Fuel: Natural Gas
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Awnings, Balcony, Lighting
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 32
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 32.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Game Room
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 21 x 14
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 6 x 6
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Flooring: Linoleum
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Kitchen2nd
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 13
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 14
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 9 x 10
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 7
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 10
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 7 x 4
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 4.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bath Full
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 24 x 16
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 45 x 12
  • Room Length: 45.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Flooring: Wood
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Basement
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 7 x 3
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 3.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Bath Lav
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 20 x 14
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length Width Units: Feet
  • Room Level: Entry
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Agent
Sale and Listings
  • Public GLR Website: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Existing Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Property History for 970 North Riverside Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 13, 2020

Sold

MiRealSource #40062296

$1,030,000—
Oct 13, 2020

Sold

Realcomp #2200039911

$1,030,000—
Oct 12, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #682758145

$1,030,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/13/2020

Sold

MiRealSource #40062296

$1,030,000
10/13/2020

Sold

Realcomp #2200039911

$1,030,000
10/12/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #682758145

$1,030,000

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

Public Records for 970 North Riverside Avenue

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2024$21,365 ($1,780 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt4,155 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,155 SqFtStories2Lot Size74,488 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1909ZoningR-1 LOW DENSICountyST. CLAIRAPN74-07-097-0042-000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 970 North Riverside Avenue

This home is within East China School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Gearing Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
St. Clair Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
St. Clair High School
Public - 9 to 12
Riverview East High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Gearing Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

St. Clair Middle School
Public5 to 8

St. Clair High School
Public9 to 12

Riverview East 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 970 North Riverside Avenue, St. Clair, MI 48079
$1,030,000
4
5,447
74,923
962 North Riverside Avenue, St. Clair, MI 48079
$675,000
4
4,360
37,897
982 North Riverside Avenue, St. Clair, MI 48079
$822,000
4
3,601
45,937
958 North Riverside Avenue, St. Clair, MI 48079
–
4
5
2,063
38,507
1004 North Riverside Avenue, St. Clair, MI 48079
$450,000
4
2,928
47,044
967 North Riverside Avenue, St. Clair, MI 48079
–
4
3
2,124
30,318

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