$155,000
SOLD OCT 22, 2012

1343 Whispering Trail Unit 51 Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Higman Park Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,207 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$128 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

75 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Attached Garage
  • Humidifier

About This Home

As of June 2017

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home built in 05 in an exceptional neighborhood. Better yet~this home was completely remodeled in 12 to include: kitchen cabinets, quartz counter top, fridge, stove, microwave & dishwasher, overhead garage door, 30 yr 3D shingles & tear off, all new lighting, floating laminate floor, paint, carpet, front entrance door, hinges & knobs, new vanities in both bathrooms with granite tops. Basement has 3 rooms studded with some sheetrock on wall & could be easily finished for add'l living space! Master bedroom & living room have cathedral ceilings. Outside, you will enjoy a nice lawn with landscaping & a charming back courtyard patio. Home has Pella windows, 200 amp breaker box, gas heat & central air and copper plumbing. Today this home is better and more charming t han when it was built. A pleasure to show!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Enders

Realty Executives Instant Equity License #6502321143 Listed on: 08/08/2012

Co-Listed By

Misty Dahlke

New Seasons Real Estate License #6501326113

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Wortman

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501296305

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,660

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 87x122
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Corner Lot: Yes

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,207 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Accessible Home Design

  • Low Threshold Shower
  • Doors are 36 inches wide or more

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Association fees include lawn/yard care

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,660

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2005
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: 36 Inch Entrance Door, Low Threshold Shower
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Humidifier, Laminate Floor, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • LivingArea: 1207.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Low Emissivity Windows, Insulated Windows
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 996.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Porch(es), Patio
  • List Price: 159900.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage:Garage2: Yes
  • Garage Type:_two_: Yes
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 100.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 100.0
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Lawn/Yard Care

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Size Area: 0.3
  • Lot Dimensions: 87x122
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13068.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3660.0
  • Tax Year: 2012

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2017
Closed on
Jun 16, 2017
Sold by
Nunes Mathias Cesca and Nunes Erika Sc
Bought by
Ettinger Andria Marie and Ettinger Eric E
Seller's Agent
Mark Wortman
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Shari Holzapfel
Realty Executives Instant Equity
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$182,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,100
1.17%
Current Estimated Value
$338,382

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$156,382
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.86%
Original Mortgage
$145,600
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2012
Closed on
Oct 9, 2012
Sold by
Wattles Suzanne and Nunes Mathias C
Bought by
Nunes Mathis Cesca
Seller's Agent
Michael Enders
Realty Executives Instant Equity
Buyer's Agent
Mark Wortman
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$155,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-3.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.51%
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Interest Rate
3.51%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2012
Closed on
Jun 12, 2012
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Developmetn
Bought by
Wattles Suzanne
Seller's Agent
Michael Stover
Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Jenifer Taylor
JT Henderson & Assoc WM
List Price
$120,000
Sold Price
$90,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
372.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2011
Sold by
Michigan State Housing Development Autho
Bought by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2011
Sold by
Sterling Precious
Bought by
Michigan State Housing Development Autho

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2003
Sold by
Benton Charter Township
Bought by
Community Housing Initiative Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $182,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $155,000 Multiple
Deed $90,000 None Available
Corporate Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $118,798 None Available
Warranty Deed $27,000 Meridian Title Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $163,000 New Conventional
Closed $168,000 New Conventional
Closed $168,000 New Conventional
Closed $145,600 VA
Previous Owner $124,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $60,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $60,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $26,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2017 06/16/17 Sold $182,000 +1.2% $151 / Sq Ft
05/09/2017 05/09/17 For Sale $179,900 +16.1% $149 / Sq Ft
05/04/2017 05/04/17 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2012 10/22/12 Sold $155,000 -3.1% $128 / Sq Ft
10/22/2012 10/22/12 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2012 08/08/12 For Sale $159,900 +77.7% $132 / Sq Ft
06/15/2012 06/15/12 Sold $90,000 -25.0% $75 / Sq Ft
05/10/2012 05/10/12 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2012 03/14/12 For Sale $120,000 -- $100 / 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 $2,958 $118,000 $0 $0
2024 $1,609 $106,000 $0 $0
2023 $1,533 $101,400 $0 $0
2022 $1,460 $97,400 $0 $0
2021 $2,915 $95,000 $11,300 $83,700
2020 $2,765 $95,400 $0 $0
2019 $2,716 $76,000 $6,200 $69,800
2018 $2,541 $76,000 $0 $0
2017 $2,557 $79,700 $0 $0
2016 $2,657 $78,300 $0 $0
2015 $2,419 $76,000 $0 $0
2014 $1,306 $76,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 12043905

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-03-9000-0051-00-2