NOT LISTED FOR SALE

144 Western Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $126,000 - $161,586

2 Beds
1 Bath
937 Sq Ft
$159/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 19, 2018

Last sale price $79,900 $85 Per Sq Ft

Est. 87% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $928 / mo

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of April 2018

Charming and well maintained bungalow. Beautiful wood work, wood blinds, hardwood floors, Pell Pro Star windows and 5 ceiling fans. Huge back yard (half fenced in). Interior all freshly and professionally painted. Tall mature Maple tree provides plenty of shade. New sump pump installed in 2018 with a 3 year warranty. New water heater installed 2014 and new rear deck installed 2016.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amy Yarde

Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Saugatuck License #6501406854 Listed on: 02/23/2018

Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Saugatuck

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Newton

Sunrise Real Estate, Inc. License #6502412621

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,423

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 21,070 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70x301
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 937 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement
  • Michigan Basement
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,423

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0.48 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1920
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 85.27
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 70x301
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 937.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1423.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Substructure:Michigan Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 937.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Michigan Basement
  • LivingArea: 937.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Stucco
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 79900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stucco: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.48
  • Lot Size Area: 0.48
  • Lot Dimensions: 70x301
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21070.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1423.0
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 23, 2018
Closed on
Apr 18, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Amy Yarde
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Saugatuck
Buyer's Agent
Brian Newton
Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$74,900
Sold Price
$79,900
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
6.68%
Current Estimated Value
$149,147

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$69,247
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.76%
Original Mortgage
$75,905
Outstanding Balance
$64,028
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$85,119

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$57,500
Interest Rate
5.83%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 1993

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 1987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 1977
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Fair Plain, MI

  • Joy Schwarting Real Estate Agent - Century 21 Affiliated

    Joy Schwarting

    Century 21 Affiliated

    (269) 210-8227

    146 Total Sales

    7 in Fair Plain

    $73K - $262K Price Range

    Joy Schwarting
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  • Christopher Speer Real Estate Agent - eXp Realty LLC

    Christopher Speer

    eXp Realty LLC

    (269) 443-1051

    171 Total Sales

    4 in Fair Plain

    $60K - $141K Price Range

    Christopher Speer
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  • William Russell Real Estate Agent - @properties

    William Russell

    @properties

    (269) 256-1982

    48 Total Sales

    2 in Fair Plain

    $334,900 Price Range

    William Russell
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  • Julie Quardokus Real Estate Agent - Cressy & Everett Real Estate

    Julie Quardokus

    Cressy & Everett Real Estate

    (269) 247-7275

    87 Total Sales

    2 in Fair Plain

    $240K - $249K Price Range

    Julie Quardokus
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  • Christine Norland Real Estate Agent - Jaqua Realtors

    Christine Norland

    Responds Quickly

    Jaqua Realtors

    (269) 466-8138

    166 Total Sales

    15 in Fair Plain

    $16K - $585K Price Range

    Christine Norland
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  • Nick Lucchetti Real Estate Agent - CENTURY 21 Affiliated

    Nick Lucchetti

    Responds Quickly

    CENTURY 21 Affiliated

    (269) 388-2763

    83 Total Sales

    3 in Fair Plain

    $170K - $185K Price Range

    Nick Lucchetti
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$79,900 First American Title
$79,900 First American Title
$71,900 Chicago Title
$48,000 --
$34,500 --
$18,500 --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $75,905
Closed $75,905
Previous Owner $57,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/19/2018 04/19/18 Sold $79,900 +6.7% $85 / Sq Ft
03/13/2018 03/13/18 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2018 02/23/18 For Sale $74,900 -- $80 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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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
2026 $1,320 $70,800 $0 $0
2025 $1,257 $68,500 $0 $0
2024 $744 $55,200 $0 $0
2023 $709 $42,800 $0 $0
2022 $675 $40,400 $0 $0
2021 $1,096 $43,000 $10,400 $32,600
2020 $1,022 $42,700 $0 $0
2019 $988 $35,200 $4,900 $30,300
2018 $862 $35,200 $0 $0
2017 $850 $34,200 $0 $0
2016 $824 $34,400 $0 $0
2015 $822 $31,800 $0 $0
2014 $567 $33,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Amy Yarde Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Saugatuck

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Amy Yarde

    Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Saugatuck

    (616) 312-9930

    22 Total Sales

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  • Brian Newton Real Estate Agent - Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Brian Newton

    Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.

    (269) 921-4551

    32 in this area

    203 Total Sales

    Brian Newton
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 18006466

MichRIC

APN: 11-18-8700-0007-00-9

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Fair Plain

144 Western Ave, Benton Harbor, MI

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