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Seller's Agent in 2019
Arthur Attila
ERA Reardon Realty
(269) 921-8000
1 in this area
87 Total Sales
1301 E Empire Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Benton Heights NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $130,000 - $187,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,528
Sq Ft
$104/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 0.82 Acre Lot
- Stream or River on Lot
- Mud Room
- Recreation Room
- Wood Flooring
- Den
About This Home
As of June 2019Impressive home with 40x30 outbuilding on a pleasant ravine lot! Come take a look & you'll be impressed! Expansive, glowing hardwood flooring leading to a large stone fireplace in the center of an open floor plan that you'll love! Large dinning area with room for everyone to enjoy, open to the country kitchen with center island and snack bar, expansive counter tops, tons of cabinets, tile back splash & attractive kitchen appliances! MUST SEE! 1st floor laundry. Large bedrooms & large hall bath! Master bedroom with private bath & walk-in closest! There's more! Large usable basement with walkout. High efficiency furnace & AC! 40x30 outbuilding with 11 ft ceiling & nice office & 1/2 bath. Attached garage, detached garage & green house too! It's a bargain & a great value! MUST SEE INSIDE!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
ERA Reardon Realty License #6502136387 Listed on: 03/20/2019
Last Buyer's Agent
James Rhodes
ERA Reardon Realty License #6501302836
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,031
Year Built
- Built in 1952
Lot Details
- 35,719 Sq Ft Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Unpaved Driveway
Home Design
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,528 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Window Treatments
- Bay Window
- Mud Room
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Den
- Recreation Room
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Snack Bar or Counter
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Main Level Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Outdoor Features
- Stream or River on Lot
- Patio
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Community Details
- Property is near a ravine
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 20, 2019
Closed on
Jun 10, 2019
Sold by
Simms Deidra
Bought by
Johnson Michael Oren and Knight Justin M
Seller's Agent
Arthur Attila
ERA Reardon Realty
Buyer's Agent
James Rhodes
ERA Reardon Realty
List Price
$109,900
Sold Price
$119,000
Premium/Discount to List
$9,100
8.28%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$39,600
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.25%
Original Mortgage
$116,844
Outstanding Balance
$104,037
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$54,564
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 28, 2005
Sold by
Findlay Scott L and Findlay Kathryn G
Bought by
Simms Deidra
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$17,600
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 23, 1996
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 23, 1992
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 29, 1992
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Michael Oren | $119,000 | None Available | |
| Simms Deidra | $88,000 | None Available | |
| -- | $62,000 | -- | |
| -- | $62,000 | -- | |
| -- | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Johnson Michael Oren | $116,844 | |
| Previous Owner | Simms Deidra | $17,600 | |
| Previous Owner | Simms Deidra | $70,400 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2019 06/11/19 | Sold | $119,000 | +8.3% | $78 / Sq Ft |
| 04/11/2019 04/11/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/20/2019 03/20/19 | For Sale | $109,900 | -- | $72 / Sq Ft |
Source: MichRIC
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 | $2,103 | $70,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $1,137 | $65,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $1,083 | $64,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $1,032 | $58,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $2,038 | $63,100 | $1,100 | $62,000 |
| 2020 | $2,058 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $1,127 | $62,600 | $1,000 | $61,600 |
| 2018 | $2,017 | $62,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $2,011 | $62,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,970 | $64,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $2,549 | $61,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $1,124 | $78,600 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Arthur Attila
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Buyer's Agent in 2019
James Rhodes
ERA Reardon Realty
Map
Source: MichRIC
MLS Number: 19010179
APN: 11-03-0020-0051-05-9
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