159 Elmside Rd Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Fair Plain Neighborhood
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,200
Sq Ft
8,636
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Forced Air Heating System
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room
- Dining Area
About This Home
As of August 2024All Brick ranch. 3 or 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms, eat-in kitchen, Living Room, main floor laundry.
Back yard connects to Fairplain Junior High. Basement drywall has possible mold/mildew staining. Property is priced accordingly. Once cleaned up, this would be a nice house.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506044716 Listed on: 04/24/2015
Last Buyer's Agent
Sharon Halliburton
American Homes Real Estate License #6502328084
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1956
Lot Details
- 8,636 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 68 x 127
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,200 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room
- Dining Area
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry on main level
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Main Level Bedrooms
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- REO, home is currently bank or lender owned
Ownership History
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
Arnold Tiffany
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%
Total Days on Market
75
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
$13,253
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.05%
Original Mortgage
$206,196
Outstanding Balance
$204,605
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$18,648
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
15.15%
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
Aug 20, 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
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This home will feel like your private retreat, situated at the end of the road with a large lot and a rural feel. Five bedrooms and full bath with a half bath on main level. Two car detached garage. RESERVE AUCTION PROPERTY- Property sold “AS-IS” without contingencies, repairs, warranties, guarantees or representation as to listing accuracy, property information, photo or other depiction included
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $210,000 | Title Company Of Michigan | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Attorney | |
| Warranty Deed | $55,500 | Multiple | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $55,250 | None Available | |
| Deed | $52,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $61,700 | -- | |
| Deed | $75,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $75,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $55,100 | -- | |
| Deed | $55,100 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $59,500 | -- | |
| Deed | $53,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $206,196 | FHA |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 07/08/2015 07/08/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/24/2015 04/24/15 | For Sale | $59,900 | -- | $50 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $2,810 | $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
P
Seller's Agent in 2024
Phyllis Palmer
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
(269) 985-3180
12 in this area
73 Total Sales
-
Jaimie Lenardson
J
Seller's Agent in 2015
Jaimie Lenardson
@ Properties
(269) 449-6666
2 in this area
22 Total Sales
-
S
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Sharon Halliburton
American Homes Real Estate
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 15019146
APN: 11-03-0770-0034-00-7
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