Joy Schwarting
The Shore Real Estate Group
(269) 210-8227
145 Total Sales
10 in Fair Plain
$73K - $262K Price Range
159 Elmside Rd Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Fair Plain NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $213,000 - $258,477
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,837
Sq Ft
$82/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Recreation Room
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Laundry Room
- Wood Flooring
- Living Room
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of August 2024Come home to this charming brick ranch on a tree-lined street in sought-after Fairplain! If you love bright rooms, mature trees, and a composite deck in a backyard fenced for privacy, then this is the one for you! This versatile property features a flexible floor plan that adapts to your lifestyle. The 17x17 bonus room on the main floor can be configured as a 4th bedroom, TV/game room, or the room you've always dreamed of. Bring your creativity to the clean, dry basement with five configured rooms—perfect for an office, playroom, pool room, or man cave anyone? Convenient main-floor laundry and beautiful hardwood floors complete the picture of this great home. Located close to all that makes SW Michigan a great place to live your next home awaits YOU. Schedule your private showing today!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Cressy & Everett Real Estate License #6501385331 Listed on: 06/17/2024
Last Buyer's Agent
Cressy & Everett Real Estate License #6501385331 Listed on: 06/17/2024
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,719
Year Built
- Built in 1956
Lot Details
- 8,970 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 69 x 130
- Shrub
- Level Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Window Treatments
- Living Room
- Dining Area
- Recreation Room
- Wood Flooring
- Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Oven
- Cooktop
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Main Level Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Phone Available
Community Details
- Baster Subdivision
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 17, 2024
Closed on
Aug 23, 2024
Sold by
Moldovan Karen L
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Phyllis Palmer
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Phyllis Palmer
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$210,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-4.5%
Views
89
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,869
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.98%
Original Mortgage
$206,196
Outstanding Balance
$202,329
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$29,540
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 11, 2023
Sold by
Moldovan Karen L
Bought by
Moldovan Karen
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 22, 2015
Sold by
Taschereau William
Bought by
Taschereau William and Moldovan Karen L
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 24, 2015
Closed on
Jul 28, 2015
Sold by
Honor Credit Union
Bought by
Taschereau William
Seller's Agent
Jaimie Lenardson
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Sharon Halliburton
American Homes Real Estate
List Price
$59,900
Sold Price
$55,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,400
-7.35%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.73%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 2, 2014
Sold by
Steward Dorothy J
Bought by
Honor Credit Union
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 8, 2002
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 11, 2001
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 10, 1992
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 22, 1992
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 3, 1992
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 16, 1992
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 10, 1991
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 30, 1988
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Fair Plain, MI
-
Joy Schwarting
-
Christopher Speer
Christopher Speer
eXp Realty LLC
(269) 443-1051
173 Total Sales
4 in Fair Plain
$60K - $141K Price Range
-
William Russell
William Russell
@properties
(269) 256-1982
48 Total Sales
2 in Fair Plain
$334,900 Price Range
-
Julie Quardokus
Julie Quardokus
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
(269) 247-7275
87 Total Sales
2 in Fair Plain
$240K - $249K Price Range
-
Christine Norland
Christine Norland
Responds QuicklyJaqua Realtors
(269) 466-8138
167 Total Sales
15 in Fair Plain
$16K - $585K Price Range
-
Nick Lucchetti
Nick Lucchetti
Responds QuicklyCENTURY 21 Affiliated
(269) 388-2763
83 Total Sales
3 in Fair Plain
$170K - $185K Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $210,000 | Title Company Of Michigan | ||
| Moldovan Karen | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Taschereau William | -- | Attorney | |
| Taschereau William | $55,500 | Multiple | |
| Honor Credit Union | $55,250 | None Available | |
| -- | $52,000 | -- | |
| -- | $61,700 | -- | |
| -- | $75,000 | -- | |
| -- | $55,100 | -- | |
| -- | $55,100 | -- | |
| -- | -- | -- | |
| -- | $59,500 | -- | |
| -- | $53,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $206,196 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2024 08/23/24 | Sold | $210,000 | -4.5% | $74 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/17/2024 06/17/24 | For Sale | $219,900 | +296.2% | $78 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/31/2015 07/31/15 | Sold | $55,500 | -7.3% | $46 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 07/08/2015 07/08/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/24/2015 04/24/15 | For Sale | $59,900 | -- | $50 / 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 | $3,309 | $106,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2025 | $2,810 | $100,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $1,977 | $68,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $926 | $65,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $882 | $61,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $1,587 | $57,500 | $3,000 | $54,500 |
| 2020 | $1,565 | $55,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $1,542 | $45,900 | $1,100 | $44,800 |
| 2018 | $1,531 | $45,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,558 | $47,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,692 | $52,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $2,878 | $74,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $1,986 | $70,100 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Phyllis Palmer
PP
Seller's Agent in 2024
Phyllis Palmer
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
(269) 985-3180
8 in this area
45 Total Sales
-
Jaimie Lenardson
JL
Seller's Agent in 2015
Jaimie Lenardson
@ Properties
(269) 449-6666
12 Total Sales
-
SH
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Sharon Halliburton
American Homes Real Estate
Map
Source: MichRIC
MLS Number: 24030626
APN: 11-03-0770-0034-00-7
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