NOT LISTED FOR SALE

141 Messner Dr Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $162,309 - $184,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,045 Sq Ft
$163/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 27, 2015

Last sale price $72,900 $70 Per Sq Ft

Est. 134% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,029 / mo

146 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Mud Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Storm Windows

About This Home

As of February 2015

A very affordable home in a nice quiet Fairplain convenient location!! Priced to sell way below SEV!! Lots of improvements include: Newer Antenna, new Survey, Brand new Washer & Dryer, newer gas furnace, Newer deck & cement work on sidewalks, patio & driveway,newer replacement windows, newer soffett, facia & downspouts, New Storm Door. Comes with most furnishings if buyer wants. Full, dry Basement. Plus Hardwood floors throughout. Privacy fenced in back yard. Many beautiful flowers,plus a nice garden.A wonderful deal!! Don't wait!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pat Snow

Tala Real Estate License #6501199816 Listed on: 09/17/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Hicks

Sunset Coast Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,435

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 10,720 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 134
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is zoned 401 Residential, 401 Residential

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,045 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Phone Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,435

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

10,720 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 69.76
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 60 x 134
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1045.0
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1435.42
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: 401 Residential
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Daylight: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1045.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Daylight, Full
  • LivingArea: 1045.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens, Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1064.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 72900.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 x 134
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10720.0
  • Zoning Description: 401 Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1435.42
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 14, 2022
Sold by
Washington Nieta M
Bought by
Washington Leon S and Washington Nieta M
Current Estimated Value
$170,327

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Outstanding Balance
$95,562
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$74,765

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2014
Closed on
Feb 27, 2015
Sold by
Umphrey Donald J and Estate Of Barbara J Rodewald
Bought by
Washington Nieta M
Seller's Agent
Pat Snow
Tala Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Paul Hicks
Sunset Coast Realty Group
List Price
$72,900
Sold Price
$72,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.86%
Original Mortgage
$87,372
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 1998

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 1997

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 1995

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 1985
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Washington Leon S -- First American Title
Washington Nieta M $72,900 Cti
-- -- --
-- $70,300 --
-- $64,100 --
-- $30,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Washington Leon S $110,000
Previous Owner Washington Nieta M $87,372
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/27/2015 02/27/15 Sold $72,900 0.0% $70 / Sq Ft
02/10/2015 02/10/15 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2014 09/17/14 For Sale $72,900 -- $70 / 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 $1,441 $65,900 $0 $0
2024 $775 $62,100 $0 $0
2023 $738 $59,100 $0 $0
2022 $703 $50,300 $0 $0
2021 $1,652 $47,100 $2,600 $44,500
2020 $1,251 $45,800 $0 $0
2019 $1,601 $36,600 $1,000 $35,600
2018 $1,225 $36,600 $0 $0
2017 $1,248 $37,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,223 $37,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,481 $57,600 $0 $0
2014 $774 $54,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Pat Snow

    Tala Real Estate

    (269) 325-5586

    2 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Pat Snow
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Paul Hicks

    Sunset Coast Realty Group

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 14053367

MichRIC

APN: 11-03-8280-0003-00-3

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Fair Plain

141 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI

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