1201 Summer St Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Higman Park Neighborhood
3
Beds
1
Bath
832
Sq Ft
5,853
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Wooded Lot
- No HOA
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Corner Lot: Yes
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Patio
About This Home
As of May 2025Sold As Is, Where Is. Priced to sell, this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home appears to have Good Bones & great potential. The home is cleared out but needs a through interior cleaning and updating. It has a mostly brick exterior and a wooded lot on a cute side street off of Paw Paw Avenue near Whirlpool's World Headquarters. Full, unfinished basement with a laundry area, a room previously used as a den or office, space for a Rec room and a hobby area with a gas forced air furnace. A patio is located between the house and garage. The oversized 1-car garage (20 x 25) has plenty of room for a shop area, or a 2 car garage door could probably be added. Also included is a usable storage shed, and a fenced-in yard. Priced to sell. All offers Due by 9am on Tuesday May 20th.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams Realty Swm License #6502138757 Listed on: 05/13/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 5,853 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50 x 132
- Corner Lot: Yes
- Wooded Lot
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Front Facing Garage
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 832 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Laundry on main level
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
- 1 Bedroom in Basement
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Electric Water Heater
Additional Features
- Doors are 36 inches wide or more
- Patio
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 13, 2025
Closed on
May 30, 2025
Sold by
Pinkowski Joseph Victor
Bought by
Lopez William Mejia
Seller's Agent
Ryan Arnt
Keller Williams Realty Swm
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Cortes
Century 21 Affiliated
List Price
$59,000
Sold Price
$61,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
3.39%
Views
32
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2126.32%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 17, 2024
Sold by
Pinkowski Joseph Victor
Bought by
Berrien County Treasurer
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 8, 2017
Sold by
Marfia Paul and Marfia Rebecca
Bought by
American Dream Makers Llc
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 21, 2017
Closed on
Mar 17, 2017
Sold by
Banks James Lee
Bought by
Marfia Paul A
Seller's Agent
Dave Springsteen
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Mikki Swisher
American Homes Real Estate
List Price
$59,900
Sold Price
$53,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,400
-10.68%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.74%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 27, 2016
Sold by
Banks Debra Ann
Bought by
Banks James Lee
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 30, 2003
Sold by
Equities International Inc
Bought by
Banks James and Banks Debra
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$52,900
Interest Rate
5.47%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 15, 1999
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 7, 1999
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 20, 1997
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 1, 1997
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 21, 1997
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $61,000 | Chicago Title Of Michigan | |
| Foreclosure Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $53,500 | First American Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Attorney | |
| Warranty Deed | $52,900 | -- | |
| Deed | $17,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $36,700 | -- | |
| Deed | $35,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $35,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $16,400 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $52,900 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/30/2025 05/30/25 | Sold | $61,000 | +3.4% | $73 / Sq Ft |
| 05/20/2025 05/20/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/13/2025 05/13/25 | For Sale | $59,000 | +10.3% | $71 / Sq Ft |
| 03/17/2017 03/17/17 | Sold | $53,500 | -10.7% | $37 / Sq Ft |
| 03/08/2017 03/08/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/21/2017 02/21/17 | For Sale | $59,900 | -- | $42 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $3,155 | $56,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $1,089 | $30,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $1,037 | $29,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $1,055 | $31,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $2,195 | $30,100 | $1,100 | $29,000 |
| 2020 | $2,162 | $29,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $2,070 | $27,000 | $700 | $26,300 |
| 2018 | $1,347 | $27,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $838 | $28,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,292 | $25,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,757 | $25,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $445 | $26,000 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2025
Ryan Arnt
Keller Williams Realty Swm
(269) 470-6666
2 in this area
154 Total Sales
-
D
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Daniel Cortes
Century 21 Affiliated
(954) 952-2425
3 in this area
28 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2017
Dave Springsteen
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
(269) 462-2500
134 Total Sales
-
M
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Mikki Swisher
American Homes Real Estate
(269) 208-0133
136 Total Sales
-
M
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Michelle Swisher
American Homes Real Estate
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 25021416
APN: 11-03-7270-0035-00-0
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