$69,500
SOLD AUG 13, 2013

1118 Colfax Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,100 Sq Ft
0.39 Acres

Recently Sold

$22 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

287 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Attached Garage
  • High Speed Internet
  • Fireplace
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of June 2024

Take advantage of an opportunity to own a large home on one of Benton Harbor's most renowned and historic avenues. This very attractive 1930's home has had some recent upgrades and renovations. Home features a new steel roof, newer vinyl siding, updated open floor plan kitchen, fireplace, large paved driveway, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and aprox. 2800 sq. ft. of living space. Home occupies 3 city lots for .38 (+/-) acre and has an attached 2 car garage. Buyers agent to verify all information.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ross Reed

Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E. License #6501369497 Listed on: 09/18/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Jane Neidlinger

ERA Reardon Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,662

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,100 Sq Ft Home
  • Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Michigan Basement

Kitchen

  • <<OvenToken>>
  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Natural Gas Connected
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,662

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1935
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 3100.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 69500.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Telephone Line, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Public Water, Public Sewer, Broadband

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Lot Size Area: 0.39
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16988.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2024
Sold by
Williams Rodney and Williams Lisa
Bought by
Williams Rodney and Williams Lisa Ann

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2024
Closed on
Jul 25, 2024
Sold by
Williams Rodney
Bought by
Williams Rodney and Williams Lisa Ann
Seller's Agent
Christine Gianni
Jaqua Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Christine Gianni
Jaqua Realtors
List Price
$50,000
Sold Price
$66,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
32%
Views
46

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
95.82%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2024
Closed on
Jul 1, 2024
Sold by
Hernandez Francisco J Gomez and Hernandez Yvonne
Bought by
Williams Rodney
Seller's Agent
Christine Gianni
Jaqua Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Christine Gianni
Jaqua Realtors
List Price
$50,000
Sold Price
$66,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
32%
Views
46

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2010
Sold by
Driskell Ronald Keith
Bought by
Driskell R Keith and Lambrix Kevin J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2008
Sold by
Bank Of America Na
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2008
Sold by
Vanoordt Gerald
Bought by
Bank Of America Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2005
Sold by
Jcs Total Property Mgmt Inc
Bought by
Vanoordt Gerald

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,400
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2004
Sold by
Countrywide Home Loans Inc
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota Na and Delta Funding Home Equity Loan Trust 200

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$77,000
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2003
Sold by
Wright Douglas and Wright Lucy
Bought by
Countrywide Home Loans

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1996
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $66,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $78,852 None Available
Warranty Deed $95,500 Chicago Title
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Sheriffs Deed $70,813 --
Deed $93,000 --
Deed $24,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $70,994 VA
Previous Owner $76,400 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $77,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Sale $75,000 +13.6% $30 / Sq Ft
06/21/2024 06/21/24 Sold $66,000 +32.0% $21 / Sq Ft
06/10/2024 06/10/24 Pending -- -- --
06/06/2024 06/06/24 For Sale $50,000 -28.1% $16 / Sq Ft
08/13/2013 08/13/13 Sold $69,500 -8.4% $22 / Sq Ft
07/02/2013 07/02/13 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2012 09/18/12 For Sale $75,900 -- $24 / 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 $2,662 $34,600 $0 $0
2024 $2,561 $118,700 $0 $0
2023 $2,048 $92,800 $0 $0
2022 $2,324 $78,400 $0 $0
2021 $2,339 $77,000 $6,400 $70,600
2020 $2,310 $76,000 $0 $0
2019 $2,276 $73,600 $0 $0
2018 $2,216 $62,900 $0 $0
2017 $2,172 $35,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,912 $35,400 $0 $0
2015 $1,509 $34,100 $0 $0
2014 $1,728 $41,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 12051083

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-51-4950-0001-00-1