$200,000
SOLD JUL 16, 2025

1189 Nickerson Ct Benton Harbor, MI 49022

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,064 Sq Ft
0.53 Acres

Recently Sold

$97 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • High Speed Internet
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Laundry Room
  • Level Lot

About This Home

As of July 2025

Spacious 3-bed, 2.5-bath home in Fairplain offers 2,064 sq. ft. of comfortable living space on a large lot. The layout features a huge living room with a high-efficiency pellet stove, a generous eat-in kitchen, and a lower-level laundry area. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and entertainment, yet tucked away from the city. Just 5 miles from Lake Michigan, Silver Beach, St. Joseph's iconic lighthouse, and Harbor Shores Golf Resort. A fantastic opportunity in a great location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher Speer

eXp Realty LLC License #6501418107 Listed on: 03/15/2025

eXp Realty LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Savage

Keller Williams Realty Swm License #6501412365

Keller Williams Realty Swm

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,643

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 0.53 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 92 x 250
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Window Treatments

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Schools

  • Martin Luther King Elementary School
  • Fair Plain East Elementary Middle School
  • Benton Harbor High School

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • Well
  • Water Softener Leased
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,643

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Levels: Bi-Level
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 92 x 250
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2064.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1642.55
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Heat Type:Radiant: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Additional Items:Home Warranty: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1416.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Elementary School2: Martin Luther King Elementary School
  • General Property Info High School: Benton Harbor High School
  • General Property Info Middle School2: Fair Plain East Elementary School
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Bi-Level: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Rented
  • Interior Amenities: Broadband
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2064.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Half Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 648.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 2064.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener Rented: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 648.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • List Price: 218000.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: 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

  • Heating: Radiant, Other
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Cable Connected, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Martin Luther King Elementary School
  • High School: Benton Harbor High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Fair Plain East Elementary School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.53
  • Lot Size Area: 0.53
  • Lot Dimensions: 92 x 250
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23087.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1642.55
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2025
Closed on
Jul 16, 2025
Sold by
Miles Lawanda Taneal
Bought by
Sipe Anthony Ellis and Sipe Pamela Kay
Seller's Agent
Christopher Speer
eXp Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Brian Savage
Keller Williams Realty Swm
List Price
$218,000
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,000
-8.26%
Views
79

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
123.20%
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Outstanding Balance
$160,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$58,467

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2022
Sold by
Jones Bruce Wayne
Bought by
Miles Lawanda Taneal

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 1997

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 1990

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1980
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $200,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan
Warranty Deed $200,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan
Warranty Deed -- --
Deed $69,900 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $160,000 New Conventional
Closed $160,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $83,420 Unknown
Previous Owner $86,400 Unknown
Previous Owner $10,800 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Sold $200,000 -8.3% $97 / Sq Ft
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2025 03/15/25 For Sale $218,000 -- $106 / 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 $1,643 $84,300 $0 $0
2024 $894 $58,200 $0 $0
2023 $851 $54,800 $0 $0
2022 $811 $51,000 $0 $0
2021 $1,442 $53,000 $700 $52,300
2020 $1,423 $51,900 $0 $0
2019 $1,410 $43,900 $600 $43,300
2018 $1,355 $43,900 $0 $0
2017 $1,340 $45,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,325 $45,000 $0 $0
2015 $1,300 $42,800 $0 $0
2014 $687 $40,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25009882

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-03-0032-0026-03-1