june 2014 Newsletter
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june 2014 Newsletter
Mill Pond Realty, Inc. Just a note ... 747 Water Street, P.O. Box 1093, Saugatuck, MI 49453 269-857-1477 www.millpondrealty.com Laura J. Durham Broker/Owner Summer fun in beautiful South West Amazing Investment Opportunity Let the renters help pay for your investment. Michigan … Oh, so much to do! Saugatuck has recently received two prestigious awards: Saugatuck was recognized by USA Today as the Best Summer Weekend Escape in the USA. The USA Today travel experts nominated Saugatuck as one of the top 20 contenders, before voting was put up to their readers and the general public. Then, more recently, Coastal Living Magazine named Saugatuck the #3 Happiest Seaside Town in Purchase Price $275,000 America. What a fabulous recognition for our wonderful community. I am 20% Down Payment 30yr 4.2% constantly reminded how fortunate and blessed I have been to raise my Mortgage Payments $12,987.50 Property Taxes currently $ 5,750.00 family here and work in this beautiful and amazing community. Insurance $ 1,100.00 Feel free to contact our office for a detailed list of Yearly Payments $ 19,837.50 Projected Rental Income $32,000.00 all the summer activities offered to both guests _tâÜt ]A WâÜ{tÅ Gross Based on APR 4.375. Please contact your accountant for all tax benefits. and locals alike. Residential Sales Comparison January-May Laura Durham Receives National Recognition Number of Residential Sales Area Saugatuck Douglas H23 Laketown H20 Fennville H24,28 Casco Glenn Ganges H28, S93 Total Sales 2012 2013 2014 Change Average Residential Sales Price 2012 2013 2014 Change -17% 227,475 256,085 254,796 +3% 146,154 188,001 200,577 -1/2% 58 66 55 +7% 74 64 66 — 33 23 23 — 92,392 144,013 144,563 +64% 26 29 21 191 182 168 -28% 144,120 125,371 205,179 *Phone our office for information on Vacant Land and Commercial sales More than just a sales driven recognition, the Top 5 in Real Estate Network meets a need that heretofore has never been addressed - helping consumers identify the most professional real estate agents in North America. To qualify, each member must first meet a stringent set of criteria. Such criteria are based upon performance, educational assistance, professional skills and service to the consumer. John Featherston, Chairman of RISMedia, congratulated Laura Durham for earning this top status within the industry. “Laura has reached the very highest level of North America’s residential real estate industry. Not only are her professional accomplishments extraordinary, she has long been a true champion for homebuyers and sellers in her area, It is a pleasure to welcome Laura into this elite group of industry leaders.” Whether you have extra guests or are looking for a last minute getaway, phone Melanie in our Vacation Rental Department and she will be happy to book the perfect property for you and your friends and family. Mill Pond’s Top Summer Picks … Phone for a complete list of activities! Greater Saugatuck Douglas Area South Haven July 3 ’Light up the Lake’ Fireworks July 5-6 Annual Summer Art Fair Weekend July 25 Ballin’ on the Beach Gus Macker July 26 7th Annual Lakeshore Harvest Country Family Farm Aug 2 12pm Vintage Baseball Game Aug 8-11 National Blueberry Festival Aug 9 4-8 Steel Header’s Fish Bowl Aug 17 5th Annual Regional Juried Art Show Every Saturday 8am-2pm Farmers Market Tues-Fri 10:30-1:30 K-6th Art Quest for Kids Every Saturday Rock’N’Bowl glow in the Every Wednesday Music in the Park (Wicks Park) dark bowling Every Other Thursday Douglas Social June 27-Sept Mason Street Performances July 4 Parade at 2pm & Fireworks at Dusk July 12-18 Rainbow Family Week July 12 Oxbow Fundraiser July 25-27 Venetian Festival Aug 9-10 Saugatuck Big Lake Classic Aug 21 9am-6pm Saugatuck Sidewalk Sale Aug 24 12pm-7pm Taste of Saugatuck Saturday Mornings Nature & Historic Walks Douglas Dutchers Vintage Baseball Games Every Friday Farmers Market at the SCA Holland / Zeeland July 4th Fireworks at Dusk July 10 Maranda in the Park at Kollen Park Aug 2 9am-4pm Art in the Park Aug 8-9 9am-9pm Sidewalk Sale Aug 17 Zeeland’s 8th Annual Dogarama Fridays until Aug 15 Summer Concert Series Tuesdays in July Zeeland Summer Concert Series Thursdays Downtown Street Performers Wednesday and Saturday Farmer’s Market Sunday-Tuesday 1-5pm Felt Mansion Tours Wednesday 6:55pm Sail Boat Races State Park Fridays 6:30pm Music in the Kollen Park Client Appreciation Party on the Waterfront What a Party! We have the best clients in the whole world. Over 150 of our special guests enjoyed delicious food and refreshing drinks while listening to great music and taking in the ambience of the Saugatuck Harbor at the new yacht club. Fun was the theme of the gathering. www.millpondrealty.com (269)-857-1477 Ray Barnowsky and Jess Escareno were our special guests of the day. They have used Mill Pond Realty’s Vacation Rental Management services since 1992. www.saugatuckrealestate.com Residential Sales January through May January, February, March, April & May Real Estate Sales You may have a new neighbor between south of Holland and north of South Haven I’m watching … I’m analyzing … I’m paying close attention to your neighborhood. Address Asking Price Selling Price Address Asking Price Selling Price Address Asking Price Selling Price 1055 64th St 1,495,000 1,295,000 1246 St Andrews Dr #30 244,800 234,525 4699 Beech St 137,500 136,800 2406 Lakeshore Dr 1,300,000 900,000 14 Fremont St 239,900 234,000 1080 Cobblestone Rd 135,000 135,100 6696 S Cherry Ave 6278 145th Ave 885,000 750,000 718,000 690,000 5947 Preservation 3446 Holland St 249,900 245,900 230,000 230,000 1073 Graafschap Rd 17 W 35th St 134,900 139,900 134,900 133,000 132,000 3883 Forest Trail 648,000 650,000 6743 111th Ave 287,500 227,500 5864 139t Ave 139,900 6622 S Cherry 699,500 650,000 3692 Emma Ln 235,000 227,000 6243 Woodcliff St 134,900 131,500 69 North Shore Drive #35 595,000 575,000 6511 Sanctuary 260,477 226,081 920 Lincoln Ave 123,000 127,200 127,100 1604 Walker Rd. 699,000 575,000 3356 Clearbrook Grn 229,900 224,000 840 Brook Village Dr 124,900 6381 Hidden Ponds Dr 599,000 555,000 3656 118th Ave 224,900 220,000 125 E 39th St 126,900 126,900 6903 Shore Dr 589,900 550,000 332 Mason St 251,500 220,000 907 Clareidge Ct 129,900 126,900 840 Blue Star Hwy 599,000 520,000 3767 65th St 219,900 219,900 824 Pine Ave 124,900 126,500 2200 Sunset Dr 590,000 500,000 133 Main St 249,000 219,000 776 Brook Village Ct #23 127,900 124,000 6519 127th Ave 549,000 495,000 2239 Blue Goose Dr 218,000 218,000 6429 Spruce Ln 122,900 123,000 7261 Orchard St 519,900 480,000 1254 St Andrews Dr 224,900 218,000 343 66th St 125,000 122,500 3476 Palmer Dr 499,500 460,000 6122 Old Allegan Rd 229,000 216,000 4901 140th Ave 124,900 122,000 27 Columbine Dr 477,000 450,000 3584 Walnut Ct 219,900 215,000 1499 64th St 120,000 120,000 668 Mason St 419,900 410,000 4722 Woodridge 213,640 213,640 5692 128th Ave 124,900 120,000 2389 Waukazoo Trl 445,000 410,000 6028 Heritage Meadow Dr 214,900 205,000 6017 146th Ave 113,300 113,300 3005 Newport Dr 469,900 409,500 3153 53rd St 215,000 204,500 242 58th 110,000 110,000 347 Park St 425,000 403,900 3772 121st Ave 175,000 200,000 3460 66th St 125,000 110,000 2367 Lakeshore Dr 399,900 327,000 2285 Elm St 225,000 200,000 775 Pine Ave 115,000 110,000 6172 Bayou Trl 375,000 353,000 6222 131st Ave 195,500 198,400 612 Midway Ave 109,900 109,900 326 Singapore 369,900 350,000 561 Brookstone St 195,000 197,000 1713 42nd St 114,900 109,000 2410 Cedar Walk 475,000 350,000 32 W Duck Lake Dr 200,000 195,000 1108 Fountain View Cir #4 99,900 102,000 6526 Sanctuary Way 369,000 339,000 2080 W 32nd St 199,900 192,400 674 44th St 100,000 100,000 1267 Prestwick Dr #107 326,555 326,555 201 Wiley Rd 199,500 190,825 107 Glenview Dr 106,500 100,000 303 Lucy St. 329,900 320,000 764 Mason St 219,900 190,000 2834-Parcel 1 65th St 89,900 99,900 3569 Kingfisher Cove Dr #3 299,900 319,563 2726 62nd St 199,900 188,000 4756 104th Ave 96,000 96,000 3573 Kingfisher Cove Dr #4 299,900 316,000 4244 Lakeview Dr 199,900 185,000 476 Elm St 87,500 96,000 3565 Kingfisher Cove Dr #2 299,900 312,365 1352 W 32nd St 184,900 181,400 501 38th St 89,900 89,900 7249 Orchard Rd 395,000 310,400 7400 North Shore Dr #17 199,900 178,750 320 Blue Star Hwy #11 89,000 85,000 2916 Peach Creek Ln 329,000 310,000 429 Harbor Lake Dr 189,900 176,750 601 W Fennville St 84,500 84,500 91 Wilderness Ridge Dr 359,000 310,000 477 Amity St #22 189,000 175,000 6175 127th Ave 89,900 82,000 3024 Harbor Rd 360,000 307,500 6806 Wiley Rd 174,900 174,900 602 W Main St 79,900 79,900 3577 Kingfisher Cove Dr #5 299,900 306,556 4729 Woodridge Ct 170,000 174,500 844 Millbridge Ave 79,900 78,500 7430 Washington 319,900 305,000 1040 70th St 179,900 170,000 90 E 34th St 72,100 77,000 1263 Prestwick Dr #105 292,975 304,175 6437 136th Ave 189,000 170,000 515 Crestview St 74,900 74,900 3581 Kingfisher Cove Dr #6 299,900 300,750 4364 112th Ave 169,900 169,000 116 W 32nd St 159,900 72,000 1270 Prestwick Dr #126 300,262 300,262 1968 Lincoln Rd 168,000 168,000 832 Apple Blossom Ln #23 72,900 71,400 6395 Reserve Way 309,900 297,500 6452 Hubbard St 169,900 167,000 1071 41st St 71,900 70,000 3960 Allegan Dam Rd 300,000 295,500 20 W 39th St 174,900 167,000 842 Lake St #6 74,900 70,000 3035 Harbor Rd 293,500 285,000 6272 114th Ave 174,900 164,900 6108 107th 52,900 65,000 6429 Destin Ct 278,250 283,500 3612 Lohman Dr 163,900 163,800 53 Old Mill Dr #14 64,900 63,000 3185 62nd St 289,000 282,500 2494 55th St 174,000 160,000 5870 113th Ave 62,000 62,000 1250 St Andrews Dr 303 Singapore Ct 2928 63rd St 2240 41st St 6183 Terravite 4695 Terra Vita Cir 282,250 389,000 299,000 269,900 267,545 265,900 280,200 280,000 275,000 269,000 267,545 265,900 487 Amity Ln 5862 142nd Ave 4727 Woodridge Ct 3547 Sandra Ln 4046 Lake Dr 3583 Greenfield Ln 162,000 141,000 154,900 155,000 155,000 130,000 160,000 157,050 154,900 152,500 151,000 150,500 77 Pershing St 5501 116th Ave 5262 138th Ave 4429 64th St 213 N Blue Star Hwy 1257 64th St 67,000 69,900 69,900 61,900 59,900 64,900 61,000 60,000 60,000 58,900 58,000 56,125 344 Turnberry Way 6585 145th Ave 247,900 267,000 263,600 260,000 430 S Maple St 951 Pine Ave 165,000 162,000 150,000 150,000 1897 57th St 1566 56th St 68,500 59,900 55,000 53,500 1265 Prestwick Dr 6409 Otis Rd 4872 Green Ridge Trl 3200 62nd St 6469 Wild Creek Dr 492 Summer Grove Dr 2203 Taft Rd 258,350 253,000 269,000 275,000 259,900 259,500 249,900 256,750 253,000 250,000 250,000 245,000 244,550 242,000 227 W 36th St 523 Spring Ln 424 Fremont St #8 5560 143rd Ave 781 55th St 3130 Crows Nest Ln 594 N Maple St 158,500 155,000 149,900 164,900 149,900 149,900 147,500 150,000 149,000 145,000 143,000 140,000 140,000 140,000 835 Blue Star Hwy 5485 109th Ave 3963 Allegan Dam Rd 160 58th St 5996 128th Ave 430 50th St 1616 36th St 53,000 46,900 43,900 49,500 52,000 42,900 44,900 51,700 46,900 45,100 45,000 45,000 38,000 38,000 3115 Marcia Ln 4529 132nd Ave 6518 Sanctuary 5861 Preservation Dr 647 Jasmine Dr 553 B Ave 5903 Preservation Dr 244,900 275,000 239,975 249,900 239,900 275,000 239,900 242,000 240,000 239,975 237,250 237,000 235,000 235,000 3654 56th St 87 Douglas Cv #4 5891 Washington Ave 613 Spring Ln 844 Central Ave 6016 104th Ave 162 W 35th St 149,000 149,000 139,900 139,900 149,900 149,900 139,900 140,000 139,900 139,900 139,900 139,000 138,900 138,500 125 Wilson St. 5601 128th Ave 3426 63rd St 1723 44th St 934 37th St 5732 108th Ave 5095 124th Ave 35,000 29,999 33,280 24,900 20,500 19,360 13,000 35,000 27,000 27,000 23,500 20,156 18,500 10,000 1074 Keystone Rd 239,900 235,000 6468 140th Ave 154,900 137,500 1767 Grant Dr 8,360 8,210 www.millpondrealty.com (269)-857-1477 www.saugatuckrealestate.com www.saugatuckrealestate.com (269)-857-1477 or toll free 1.888.528.7238 Laura has consistently been the top selling agent in our area. Work with the Realtor who has the local Real Estate knowledge and the track record to prove it. Laura and her team get the job done. management company, talk with Laura Durham first. www.millpondrealty.com Phone today and learn why Mill Pond Realty has received national recognition for our Vacation Rental Management Program 2014 could be the year you receive income when you are not able to use your vacation getaway PLUS receive tax benefits when you complete your income taxes. Always phone your accountant for advise. Do you have a Vacation Home that sometimes sits empty? Whether you are buying, selling, renting, or looking for a property Local Real Estate Newsletter 747 Water Street, Saugatuck, MI 49453 49453--1093 Mill Pond Realty Don’t Just Take Our Word For It...Our Clients Are Talking! SOLD “I could not have asked for better service, everyone was very helpful and prompt. Laura did a great job; sold in just days.” Ronda Cuper, 4046 Lake St. Allegan SOLD “From the beginning to the end, Laura knows her job. After Laura showed me all she does, I was SOLD on her! Not only did she list our home she SOLD it.” Ken Blauw, 2200 Sunset, Hutchins Lake “We are very pleased with our service from Mill Pond Realty & Laura Durham. Our questions and concerns were always addressed in a timely manner. We had an D SOL extremely positive experience.” Cindy Ptak 594 N Maple St, Saugatuck SO L D ‘It would be impossible to get better service. I give Laura an excellent rating. This is the 3rd property she has sold for us.’ Horst Smolka, 62nd St. Laketown Twp Community involvement . continues to be an important part of the Mill Pond Realty heritage. Laura and the Celebration committee From free watermelon slices at many of the Saugatuck music in the park events, to free beach balls and Frisbees at the 4th of July parade, to sponsoring the South Haven Chamber annual dinner meeting, to the Saugatuck Community Rec. department, Mill Pond Realty’s involvement can been found all around town.