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Sold for $640,000
$640,000
2241 W Armstrong Rd, Empire, MI 49630
4beds
3,465sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
5.78 Acres Lot
$715,200 Zestimate®
$185/sqft
$3,288 Estimated rent
Home value
$715,200
$672,000 - $765,000
$3,288/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 19, 2023 at 08:15pm
Listed by:
Laurie Bouwman 231-631-4919,
Bouwman Realty Group 231-631-4919
Bought with:
Mary Jo Mclane, 6501281564
REMAX Bayshore - W Bay Shore Dr TC
Source: NGLRMLS,MLS#: 1896149
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 400
- Dimensions: 20 x 20
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 161
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shared
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 217
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 14
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 101.5
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 255
- Dimensions: 15 x 17
Heating
- Radiant Floor, Propane, Fireplace(s), In-floor Radiant Heating
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Bookcases, Entrance Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry, Loft, Solid Surface Counters, Kitchen Island, Mud Room, Den/Study, Beamed Ceilings, Cable TV, High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Concrete
- Windows: Skylight(s), Bay Window(s), Blinds
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Exterior Entry,Egress Windows,Bath/Stubbed,Finished,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,465
- Total interior livable area: 3,465 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,265
- Finished area below ground: 1,200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Concrete Floors, Gravel
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors, Roll-In Shower
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Multi-Level Decking, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Countryside View
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 5.78 Acres
- Dimensions: 415 x 660 x 364 x 683
- Features: Wooded, Level, Metes and Bounds
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 00703200115
- Zoning description: Commercial,Forest/Recreational
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other, Timber Frame
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Other
- Water conservation: Not Applicable
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: None
Location
- Region: Empire
- Subdivision: Metes & Bounds
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right Sell
- Price range: $640K - $640K
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership type: Private Owner
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/15/2023 | Sold | $640,000-1.5%$185/sqft |
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| 2/10/2023 | Pending sale | $649,900$188/sqft |
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| 12/6/2022 | Price change | $649,900-6.5%$188/sqft |
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| 9/26/2022 | Price change | $694,900-0.6%$201/sqft |
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| 7/13/2022 | Price change | $699,000-6.7%$202/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,403 +2.9% | $294,700 -23.1% |
| 2023 | $2,336 +4.5% | $383,000 +22.8% |
| 2022 | $2,235 -2% | $312,000 +61.7% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 49630
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Glen Lake Community SchoolGrades: PK-12Distance: 4.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Glen Lake Community Schools
Source: NGLRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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