NOT LISTED FOR SALE

117 Messner Dr Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $134,000 - $171,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
936 Sq Ft
$164/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 27, 2025

Last sale price $160,000 $171 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $957 / mo

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • No HOA
  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of October 2025

Pride of ownership shines throughout this well-maintained brick home. Featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, the property offers updated replacement windows and newer flooring for a fresh, move-in ready feel. The fenced backyard provides privacy and space to enjoy, complemented by an oversized 2-car garage. Appliances included: range/oven, refrigerator, washer, and dryer. The seller is also replacing the garage door for added peace of mind. Come see this efficient and charming brick home today—it won't last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Shail

Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E. License #6501310454 Listed on: 08/18/2025

Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E.

Last Buyer's Agent

Anna Glassman

Glassman Real Estate License #6502432505

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,447

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 8,025 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 64' x 134'
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 936 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,447

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

8,025 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 165.6
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 64' x 134'
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 936.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1446.85
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 936.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Remarks Misc: Public Remarks: Pride of ownership shines throughout this well-maintained brick home. Featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, the property offers updated replacement windows and newer flooring for a fresh, move-in ready feel. The fenced backyard provides privacy and space to enjoy, complemented by an oversized 2-car garage. Appliances included: range/oven, refrigerator, washer, and dryer. The seller is also replacing the garage door for added peace of mind. Come see this efficient and charming brick home today—it won't last long!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 936.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 155000.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 64' x 134'
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8025.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1446.85
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 18, 2025
Closed on
Oct 17, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
John Shail
Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Anna Glassman
Glassman Real Estate
List Price
$175,000
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-8.57%
Views
52
Current Estimated Value
$153,811

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$6,189
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.26%
Original Mortgage
$10,000
Outstanding Balance
$9,934
Interest Rate
6.35%
Estimated Equity
$143,877

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,788
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 1993
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$160,000 First American Title
$67,500 Multiple
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $10,000
Open $151,500
Previous Owner $65,788
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/27/2025 10/27/25 Sold $160,000 +3.2% $171 / Sq Ft
09/04/2025 09/04/25 Price Changed $155,000 -3.1% $166 / Sq Ft
08/27/2025 08/27/25 Price Changed $160,000 -5.8% $171 / Sq Ft
08/23/2025 08/23/25 Price Changed $169,900 -2.9% $182 / Sq Ft
08/18/2025 08/18/25 For Sale $175,000 -- $187 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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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
2026 $1,541 $60,800 $0 $0
2025 $1,447 $57,900 $0 $0
2024 $778 $54,000 $0 $0
2023 $741 $51,500 $0 $0
2022 $706 $45,900 $0 $0
2021 $1,273 $43,000 $2,800 $40,200
2020 $1,256 $41,700 $0 $0
2019 $1,237 $37,100 $1,100 $36,000
2018 $1,200 $37,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,186 $38,400 $0 $0
2016 $1,152 $38,400 $0 $0
2015 $1,149 $36,700 $0 $0
2014 $598 $35,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Shail

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    John Shail

    Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E.

    (269) 921-4405

    3 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    John Shail
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Anna Glassman

    Glassman Real Estate

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25041850

MichRIC

APN: 11-03-8280-0001-02-7

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Fair Plain

117 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI

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