NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1020 Fort Rd Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Higman Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $247,000 - $303,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,470 Sq Ft
$182/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 26, 2021

Last sale price $169,900 $116 Per Sq Ft

Est. 58% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,761/month

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 1-Story Property
  • Deck
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of March 2021

Looking for a quiet get-a-way within steps of Lake Michigan beach access? Look no further! This solid 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1470 SF ranch can now be yours. Sitting on a healthy .2 acre lot, this home sits just above Rocky Gap County Park. Just minutes from downtown St. Joseph and mere blocks from the golf course at Harbor Shores, this opportunity is not to be missed. Updated windows, additional blown-in insulation, and newer doors on the two car attached garage. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the home. Built-ins everywhere! Large breezeway and main floor laundry. Rear deck has recently been power washed and bleached. This one-owner home has loads of charm and awaits your personal updating. Come create new lake memories here at this quaint ranch on Fort Road.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Petzke Team

RE/MAX by the Lake License #6502409512 Listed on: 03/15/2021

RE/MAX by the Lake

Last Buyer's Agent

The Petzke Team

RE/MAX by the Lake License #6502409512 Listed on: 03/15/2021

RE/MAX by the Lake

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,415

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 8,886 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 89

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,470 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,415

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 100 x 89
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1470.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1415.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1470.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 1470.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 169900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 89
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8886.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1415.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2021
Closed on
Mar 24, 2021
Sold by
Palma Edward and Palma Eleanor
Bought by
Gierasinski Sebastian
Seller's Agent
The Petzke Team
RE/MAX by the Lake
Buyer's Agent
The Petzke Team
RE/MAX by the Lake
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$169,900
Current Estimated Value
$267,706

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$97,806
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.29%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gierasinski Sebastian $169,900 Chicago Title Ofmi Inc
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/26/2021 03/26/21 Sold $169,900 0.0% $116 / Sq Ft
03/15/2021 03/15/21 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2021 03/15/21 For Sale $169,900 -- $116 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $4,002 $111,300 $0 $0
2024 $2,807 $95,900 $0 $0
2023 $2,673 $90,700 $0 $0
2022 $2,546 $71,200 $0 $0
2021 $1,460 $66,100 $16,300 $49,800
2020 $1,441 $67,000 $0 $0
2019 $1,415 $45,000 $9,200 $35,800
2018 $1,370 $45,000 $0 $0
2017 $1,355 $50,500 $0 $0
2016 $1,323 $43,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,320 $68,400 $0 $0
2014 $677 $60,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    The Petzke Team

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (269) 985-3354

    9 in this area

    535 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21007927

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-03-4470-0015-00-5

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Higman Park

1020 Fort Rd, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 1020 Fort Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 15 March 2021 and is currently estimated at $267,706, approximately $182 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 1020 Fort Rd is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including Fair Plain Middle School, Benton Harbor High School, and Benton Harbor Charter School Academy.

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