NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1240 Colfax Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $178,000 - $229,136

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,884 Sq Ft
$112/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 21, 2021

Last sale price $172,000 $91 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,298/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Recreation Room
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of September 2021

Great Fairplain location, this home is was completely remodeled in 2016 with new roof, windows kitchen, bathrooms, plumbing and 200 amp electric. Backyard fence was added in 2017. Kitchen cabinets are quiet close, Jacuzzi tub plus shower in master bath. Stainless appliances, rebuilt and refinished wraparound porch. Finished attic could make 5th bedroom or office.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dana Cox

Gold Realty License #6501307780 Listed on: 07/27/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Hartman

Keller Williams Realty Swm License #6501402747

Keller Williams Realty Swm

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $952

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 0.42 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 125 x 145
  • Corner Lot: Yes

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,884 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$952

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 125 x 145
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1884.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 952.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1884.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • LivingArea: 1884.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 171900.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.42
  • Lot Size Area: 0.42
  • Lot Dimensions: 125 x 145
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18295.0
  • Zoning Description: residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 952.0
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2021
Closed on
Sep 21, 2021
Sold by
Ellerbrock Lisa
Bought by
Knox Johnny
Seller's Agent
Dana Cox
Gold Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Hartman
Keller Williams Realty Swm
List Price
$171,900
Sold Price
$172,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.06%
Current Estimated Value
$211,284

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$39,284
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.21%
Original Mortgage
$154,800
Outstanding Balance
$44,606
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$166,678

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2017
Closed on
Mar 7, 2017
Sold by
Cannon Daryl
Bought by
Ellerbrock Lisa
Seller's Agent
Willie Gaddy Sr.
New Seasons Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Michael Lirones
Gold Realty
List Price
$88,900
Sold Price
$84,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-5.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.02%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2013
Closed on
May 15, 2013
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
Bought by
Cannon Daryl
Seller's Agent
Greg Miller
Active Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Rhonda Strasser
Red Arrow Realty
List Price
$14,850
Sold Price
$10,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,850
-32.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
75.60%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2012
Sold by
Rigterink Beverly G
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2006
Sold by
Leamon Seth and Leamon Christine E
Bought by
Rigterink Beverly G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$44,910
Interest Rate
11.6%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2003
Sold by
Citibank Na
Bought by
Leamon Seth and Leamon Christine E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2002

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 1999

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 1999

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 1997

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 1996

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 1994

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 1991

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 1991

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 1981

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 1980

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1977
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
Knox Johnny $172,000 None Available
Ellerbrock Lisa $84,000 First American Title
Cannon Daryl $10,000 None Available
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company $16,938 None Available
Rigterink Beverly G $49,900 None Available
Leamon Seth $36,000 Meridian Title Corp
-- $57,800 --
-- $61,500 --
-- $43,000 --
-- $37,000 --
-- $43,900 --
-- -- --
-- $31,600 --
-- $32,000 --
-- $31,600 --
-- $32,000 --
-- $4,300 --
-- $20,000 --
-- $7,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Knox Johnny $154,800
Previous Owner Rigterink Beverly G $44,910
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/21/2021 09/21/21 Sold $172,000 +0.1% $91 / Sq Ft
08/02/2021 08/02/21 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2021 07/27/21 For Sale $171,900 +104.6% $91 / Sq Ft
03/03/2017 03/03/17 Sold $84,000 -5.5% $45 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/28/2017 01/28/17 For Sale $88,900 +789.0% $47 / Sq Ft
10/12/2016 10/12/16 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2013 05/24/13 Sold $10,000 -32.7% $7 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/22/2013 04/22/13 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2013 03/09/13 For Sale $14,850 -- $11 / 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 $2,080 $111,500 $0 $0
2024 $1,244 $96,000 $0 $0
2023 $1,185 $67,700 $0 $0
2022 $1,128 $64,200 $0 $0
2021 $1,588 $63,900 $18,500 $45,400
2020 $1,479 $63,200 $0 $0
2019 $1,423 $52,900 $8,800 $44,100
2018 $1,371 $52,900 $0 $0
2017 $1,321 $50,100 $0 $0
2016 $2,222 $50,500 $0 $0
2015 $1,047 $15,100 $0 $0
2014 $649 $18,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Dana Cox

    Gold Realty

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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Ryan Hartman

    Keller Williams Realty Swm

    (231) 730-2534

    7 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Ryan Hartman
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  • W

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Willie Gaddy Sr.

    New Seasons Real Estate

  • A

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Althea Gaddy

    New Seasons Real Estate

  • Michael Lirones

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Michael Lirones

    Gold Realty

    (269) 332-8580

    5 in this area

    91 Total Sales

    Michael Lirones
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  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Greg Miller

    Active Realtors

    (269) 208-3568

    7 in this area

    99 Total Sales

    Greg Miller
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21096704

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-18-6780-0020-00-2

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Fair Plain

1240 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 1240 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 27 July 2021 and is currently estimated at $211,284, approximately $112 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 1240 Colfax Ave 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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