406 W  Melody Ave, Portage, MI 49024
SOLDJAN 30, 2024

406 W Melody Ave
Portage, MI 49024

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,574 sqft (on 0.27 acres)
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,574 sqft (on 0.27 acres)

$255,000

Last Sold: Jan 30, 2024
6% below list $270K
$162/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,720/mo*

Homes for Sale Near 406 W Melody Ave

Local Information

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Description

This property is no longer available to rent or to buy. This description is from January 30, 2024
Welcome Home to 406 W. Melody Avenue - Once you walk through the door you will want to move in - Beautiful 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath ranch located in the heart of Portage. Very clean and well-maintained property with great curb appeal. Excellent working kitchen with ample counter and cabinet space. 3 seasons room off the back is airy and bright perfect for entertaining and family fun. All just seconds away from Portage Public Schools, Restaurants and all the shopping you will need. Full basement semi-finished, clean and neat. Truly a must see!

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$162/sqft
Listed
137 days ago

Home Details for 406 W Melody Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 9
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1574 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, RefrigeratorDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning, Family RoomHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated Windows
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Patio, Deck, 3 Season Room
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached,Paved
Frontage
Road Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1958
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1005400012O

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $269,900Price Per Sqft: $162/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Jan 07 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Portage
School Information
High School District: Portage

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1574 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.27 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, FHA, VA Loan, Conventional

Compensation

Sub Agency Commission: 0.00Sub Agency Commission Type: %Transaction Broker Commission: 0.00Transaction Broker Commission Type: %
Notes
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 23144498
Last check for updates: 1 day ago
Listed by Rich Olson, (269) 207-1937
Michigan Top Producers
Brandon B Hamilton, (616) 862-6712
Michigan Top Producers
Bought with: Holly VanDyke, (269) 290-4820, Strong Properties, LLC
Source: MichRIC, MLS#23144498

Price History for 406 W Melody Ave

DatePriceEventSource
01/30/2024$255,000Sold
MichRIC #23144498
01/07/2024$269,900PendingMichRIC #23144498
12/11/2023$269,900Listed For SaleMichRIC #23144498
10/27/2023$255,915Sold
N/A
09/22/2023$258,500PendingMichRIC #23025004
09/19/2023$258,500PriceChange
MichRIC #23025004
09/01/2023$268,500PendingToActiveMichRIC #23025004
08/22/2023$268,500PendingMichRIC #23025004
08/21/2023$268,500PendingToActiveMichRIC #23025004
07/27/2023$268,500PendingMichRIC #23025004
07/22/2023$268,500PriceChange
MichRIC #23025004
07/14/2023$278,500Listed For SaleMichRIC #23025004
05/03/2023$216,500Sold
N/A
04/18/2023$220,000PendingMichRIC #23010505
04/11/2023$220,000Listed For SaleMichRIC #23010505

Property Taxes and Assessment

Year2023
Tax
Assessment$225,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 406 W Melody Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.12
Single-Family Home
$240,000
08/04/23
3
2
1,813
0.18
Single-Family Home
$260,000
03/29/24
3
2
1,932
0.12
Single-Family Home
$230,000
11/06/23
3
1
1,512
0.22
Single-Family Home
$255,900
11/22/23
3
1
1,282
0.48
Single-Family Home
$250,000
11/03/23
3
2
1,958
0.32
Single-Family Home
$269,900
02/16/24
4
3
1,736
0.46
Single-Family Home
$341,000
08/09/23
3
3
1,624
0.35
Single-Family Home
$260,000
07/27/23
3
3
2,102
0.46
Single-Family Home
$210,000
12/13/23
2
1
1,276

What Locals Say about Portage

  • KamberKool
    "Good sidewalks for keeping you safe from traffic, streetlights, friendly dogs, respectful of property lines. Quite a few barking dogs though. Lack of barking training in this neighborhood. "
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    "great place to live and raise a family. schools are rated high taxes are high though but u get what you pay for i suppose"
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    "I'm close to grocery and shopping malls along with not too long of a drive to downtown kalamazoo. Traffic isn't that bad."
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  • James B.
    "I’m new but everyone has been very nice. It is quite and we have some wild life. Cars give people plenty of space."
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    "I have lived in various Portage neighborhoods for last 25 years. It’s a good area, a quiet area. My daughters graduated Portage Northern. In my time here I have enjoyed living here."
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  • Katie K.
    "Nice family friendly suburbia. Situated smack dab between Chicago & Detroit at the intersection of I94 and 131"
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    "Nothing, but high taxes, poor city water quality and public services are terrible ( leaf pick up, snow plowing) School buildings are amazing though"
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    "I’ve lived here all my life. It’s a nice neighborhood always have been to me at least. It’s more then enough to do here "
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  • Jjpowers8311
    "Nothing stands out as unique in Portage MI. Many residential areas look run down. High taxes, water tastes bad, snow removal is horrendous. "
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  • Judithlynn46
    "There are not really any community events in our neighborhood. Houses are somewhat far spaced apart. It’s not a subdivision type of neighborhood. "
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    "Everything in the town of portage is easily navigable which makes a move here much easier. Portage is a great town for families as well; with good schools, lots of nature trail parks used for hiking, lots of different family oriented playground parks, a YMCA with great programs available, etc.... the list goes on! It is a wonderful little midwest town."
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    "Portage feels safe and has great schools . It’s a clean city with friendly people. There is a nice mall here. I feel safe walking at night here in portage. "
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    "I have lived here since I was 4 and I am 45. I knew that this was the place I wanted to raise my own kids. Great community, great schools. "
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    "There are a lot of parks nearby with trash cans and bags for easy poop disposal for when Rover decides that nature calls. "
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    "My commute is a short drive with plenty of “back roads” to take during the construction season or inclement weather. "
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    "Dumb people shoot fireworks at all hours of the night. There are road construction sites everywhere and seldom construction workers. I like the wildlife though and nice trails. Michigan is just not a nice place to live in the summer. "
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    "My commute to my job is quick and easy. A straight drive to downtown takes at most 15 minutes to get to downtown Kalamazoo. "
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    "We are new to this area and buying a home. This is our first home but so nice and lots of neat wild life in the area also. "
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    "The neighbors are very friendly and many of them take walks in this beautiful neighborhood. Cars are seldom seen, as this is a dead end street. However, the deer will eat your hostas. Consider planting something else. "
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    "Good schools, an amazing library with games and kids’ play room, and 10 minutes from about 4 or 5 different lakes. "
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    "Easy. A quick drive to and from work. Shopping and gas stations located conveniently on the way to most jobs."
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    "Public transportation is a long ways down the road. It’s a quite and very nice neighborhood. Very friendly neighbors. "
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    "We do cookouts. For Christmas we have lights and reindeer for the kids to see. It’s very nice during all holidays usually there’s some kind of activities to do. "
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406 W Melody Ave, Portage, MI 49024 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,574 sqft single-family home built in 1958. This property is not currently available for sale. 406 W Melody Ave was last sold on Jan 30, 2024 for $255,000 (6% lower than the asking price of $269,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 406 W Melody Ave is $258,500.