$300,000
SOLD SEP 5, 2014

1414 Whispering Trail Unit 58 Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Higman Park Neighborhood
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,941 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$102 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

174 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Kitchen Island
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of May 2018

Custom built home only minutes away from the Jack Nicklaus Golf Course, Lake Michigan, and beautiful downtown Saint Joseph. This home offers 4 large bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. It also has a fully finished basement with the ability to add another bedroom. The open concept gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a center island with eating area. The kitchen also has easy access to the beautiful backyard and the ravine. (The kids playground does not stay)The master bedroom has a huge walk-in closet and its own private custom tiled master bathroom. The master bath has his & her sinks surrounded by granite countertops and a large jacuzzi tub for relaxing in after a long day. This home is move in ready and is waiting for you to come home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Morissette

Keller Williams Realty Swm License #6501295859 Listed on: 03/13/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathleen Virgil

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6​5​0​1​3​7​1​6​6​7

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,433

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 52.3x131.85
  • Cul-De-Sac

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Association fees include snow removal
  • Property is near a ravine

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,433

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Other
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2007
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 52.3x131.85
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2941.0
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 5433.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Lot Description:Ravine: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Low Emissivity Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2454.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Center Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2941.0
  • Window Features: Low-Emissivity Windows, Insulated Windows
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 487.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1049.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 487.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 324900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk, Ravine, Cul-De-Sac
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable 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: Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 52.3x131.85
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5433.0
  • Tax Year: 2013

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2017
Closed on
May 30, 2018
Sold by
Alessandra Stellato
Bought by
Laflamme Paul R and Laflamme Kristin J
Seller's Agent
Dick Donnellan
Core Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Molly Nicholson
Century 21 Affiliated
List Price
$364,900
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-5.45%
Current Estimated Value
$512,052

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$167,052
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.59%
Original Mortgage
$276,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2017
Closed on
May 22, 2018
Sold by
Stellato Alessandra
Bought by
Lafllamme Paul R and Laflamne Kristin J
Seller's Agent
Dick Donnellan
Core Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Molly Nicholson
Century 21 Affiliated
List Price
$364,900
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-5.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$276,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2014
Closed on
Sep 5, 2014
Sold by
Bliven Tracy and Bliven Lori
Bought by
Steallato Alessandra
Seller's Agent
Dan Morissette
Keller Williams Realty Swm
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Virgil
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$329,900
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,900
-9.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.83%
Original Mortgage
$285,000
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2007
Sold by
Benton Charter Township
Bought by
Bliven Tracy and Bliven Lori

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2007
Sold by
Cornerstone Builders & Associates Llc
Bought by
Benton Charter Township

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2004
Sold by
Benton Charter Township
Bought by
Cornerstone Builders & Assn Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$29,000
Interest Rate
5.9%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $345,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $345,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $300,000 Cti
Condominium Deed $30,000 None Available
Condominium Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $35,500 New Conventional
Closed $35,500 Stand Alone Second
Open $274,700 New Conventional
Closed $274,700 New Conventional
Closed $276,000 New Conventional
Closed $276,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $285,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $55,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $180,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $29,000 Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/25/2018 05/25/18 Sold $345,000 -5.5% $97 / Sq Ft
03/12/2018 03/12/18 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2017 11/06/17 For Sale $364,900 +21.6% $102 / Sq Ft
09/05/2014 09/05/14 Sold $300,000 -9.1% $102 / Sq Ft
09/03/2014 09/03/14 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2014 03/13/14 For Sale $329,900 -- $112 / 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 $6,317 $221,700 $0 $0
2024 $3,437 $209,700 $0 $0
2023 $3,273 $199,800 $0 $0
2022 $3,117 $179,900 $0 $0
2021 $5,701 $171,700 $11,500 $160,200
2020 $5,637 $171,400 $0 $0
2019 $5,669 $180,300 $8,300 $172,000
2018 $4,665 $180,300 $0 $0
2017 $4,613 $162,400 $0 $0
2016 $4,582 $150,700 $0 $0
2015 $4,456 $140,000 $0 $0
2014 $3,017 $179,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14010929

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-03-9000-0058-00-7