First time on the market for this special lake home that is nestled on 1 1/2 lots, tucked among mature trees and sits high on the bluff to enjoy sweeping views of West Lake. A lovingly maintained home and grounds, ready for the next family to enjoy. The expansive lot affords privacy, offers 2 separate garage buildings and a convenient lake storage shed at the dock level of the lot. The main floor features a full length sunroom that has sliders to the deck and is adjacent to the living and dining rooms. The kitchen features cherry cabinets and room for eat-in dining. All three spacious bedrooms are on the upper level, the primary has an ensuite and the second full bath is on this level. The lower level has a convenient walk-up stairway to the lakeside, a 3rd bath and rec room.
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$730,000
1520 Forest Dr, Portage, MI 49002
3beds
2,650sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
0.64 Acres Lot
$837,200 Zestimate®
$275/sqft
$3,041 Estimated rent
Home value
$837,200
$779,000 - $913,000
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Special lake homeMature treesSpacious bedroomsCherry cabinets
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Listed by:
Christine A Hadden 269-341-2870,
Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR,
Matthew Hadden 269-599-2521,
Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
Bought with:
Theresa A Page, 6501274225
Jaqua, REALTORS
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 24010355
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Lower
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Other
- Description: Sunroom
- Level: Main
Recreation
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
- Windows: Screens, Replacement, Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Other
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,200
- Total interior livable area: 2,650 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Stories: 2
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: West Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.64 Acres
- Dimensions: 74 x 377
Details
- Additional structures: Second Garage, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 1005640033A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Portage
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $275/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $141,360
- Annual tax amount: $6,429
- Date on market: 4/8/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2024 | Sold | $730,000-8.6%$275/sqft |
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| 4/16/2024 | Pending sale | $799,000$302/sqft |
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| 4/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $799,000$302/sqft |
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| 3/31/2024 | Pending sale | $799,000$302/sqft |
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| 3/18/2024 | Price change | $799,000-3.2%$302/sqft |
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| 3/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $825,000$311/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $368,600 -1.3% |
| 2024 | -- | $373,300 +6.2% |
| 2023 | -- | $351,500 +13.1% |
| 2022 | -- | $310,700 +10.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $280,500 +6.5% |
| 2020 | -- | $263,300 +9.5% |
| 2018 | -- | $240,500 -5.6% |
| 2017 | -- | $254,900 +4.6% |
| 2016 | -- | $243,700 +15.2% |
| 2015 | -- | $211,500 +5% |
| 2014 | -- | $201,400 +0.1% |
| 2013 | -- | $201,100 +5.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $191,200 -4.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $200,600 +2.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $195,300 -4.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $204,700 +2.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $200,100 +23.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $161,500 +10.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $146,300 +31.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $111,300 |
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Neighborhood: 49002
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Central Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Portage Central Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Portage Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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- Kalamazoo County
- Portage
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- 1520 Forest Dr
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