NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1456 St James St Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $78,000 - $98,178

2 Beds
1 Bath
768 Sq Ft
$119/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 02, 2021

Last sale price $68,500 $89 Per Sq Ft

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $698/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Bungalow
  • High Speed Internet

About This Home

As of July 2021

Adorable Bungalow in Benton Township located in a quiet neighborhood. This home features a brand new well, great outdoor living space and 1 1/2 car garage. Enjoy summertime cookouts on the spacious deck and 3/4 privacy fenced yard. The main floor living is bright and airy with hardwood floors, 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Galley kitchen offers efficient work space with built-in cabinet. Ideal location near LaPerla Restaurant & grocery stores.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Norland

Jaqua Realtors License #6506047714 Listed on: 05/25/2021

Jaqua Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

The Petzke Team

RE/MAX by the Lake License #6502409512

RE/MAX by the Lake

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,058

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 7,971 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 54 x 147.60
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Shrub

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 768 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • <<microwave>>

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,058

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 54 x 147.60
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 768.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1057.82
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Lot Description:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Heat Type:Baseboard: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 768.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 768.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 68000.0
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): 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: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Cable Connected, Broadband
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 54 x 147.60
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7971.0
  • Zoning Description: residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1057.82
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 25, 2021
Closed on
Jul 1, 2021
Sold by
Silk Purse Properties Llc
Bought by
Shook Perry
Seller's Agent
Christine Norland
Jaqua Realtors
Buyer's Agent
The Petzke Team
RE/MAX by the Lake
List Price
$68,000
Sold Price
$68,500
Premium/Discount to List
$500
0.74%
Current Estimated Value
$91,045

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$22,545
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.74%
Original Mortgage
$68,500
Outstanding Balance
$62,690
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$26,593

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2021
Sold by
Ransom Mark E and Ransom Mark
Bought by
Slik Purse Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2018
Sold by
Wolfe-Ransom Cindy J
Bought by
Ransom Mark E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2018
Sold by
Wolfe Ransom Cindy J
Bought by
Ransom Mark E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2012
Sold by
Chemical Bank
Bought by
Ransom Mark

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2012
Sold by
Meyer Karen and Weitzel William Thomas
Bought by
Chemical Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2003
Sold by
Citifinancial Mortgage Co
Bought by
Weitzel William T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$26,600
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2002

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 1998

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 1990

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 1980
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Shook Perry $68,500 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Slik Purse Properties Llc $55,000 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Ransom Mark E -- None Listed On Document
Ransom Mark E -- Sun Title Agency Of Michigan
Ransom Mark $5,000 Cfc Title Services Inc
Chemical Bank -- None Available
Weitzel William T $29,500 --
-- $43,000 --
-- $35,900 --
-- -- --
-- $7,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Shook Perry $68,500
Previous Owner Weitzel William T $22,354
Previous Owner Weitzel William T $26,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/02/2021 07/02/21 Sold $68,500 +0.7% $89 / Sq Ft
05/28/2021 05/28/21 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2021 05/05/21 For Sale $68,000 -- $89 / 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 $2,323 $37,900 $0 $0
2024 $1,060 $34,800 $0 $0
2023 $1,010 $33,600 $0 $0
2022 $962 $26,900 $0 $0
2021 $1,052 $24,300 $1,000 $23,300
2020 $1,058 $24,700 $0 $0
2019 $1,040 $19,100 $600 $18,500
2018 $1,020 $19,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,000 $20,000 $0 $0
2016 $985 $19,000 $0 $0
2015 $983 $19,500 $0 $0
2014 $627 $17,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Christine Norland

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Christine Norland

    Jaqua Realtors

    (269) 408-6412

    18 in this area

    197 Total Sales

    Christine Norland
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    The Petzke Team

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (269) 985-3354

    49 in this area

    582 Total Sales

    The Petzke Team
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 21015397

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-03-0029-0030-00-4

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Fair Plain

1456 St James St, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 1456 St James St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 25 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $91,045, approximately $118 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 1456 St James St is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including Fair Plain Middle School, Benton Harbor High School, and Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy.

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