NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1598 E Britain Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Benton Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $103,000 - $142,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,038 Sq Ft
$115/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 28, 2015

Last sale price $15,000 $14 Per Sq Ft

Est. 698% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $817/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Bungalow
  • Wooded Lot
  • Storm Windows
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of October 2015

CUTE BUNGALOW AND DECENT AREA ACROSS ST FROM GOLF COURSE . VERY SOUND HOUSE AND GREAT INVESTMENT. NICE DEEP LOT WITH ROOM TO ROAM OR GROW. CONVENIENT LOCATION MINUTES FROM TOWN AND 31 EXPRESSWAY. ''Property was built prior to 1978 and lead based paint potentially exists.''

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Thomas Tracey

RE/MAX Modern Realty, Inc. License #6501190463 Listed on: 10/01/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Anissa DeSanctis

Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E. License #6501309891

Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,038 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Windows
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • REO, home is currently bank or lender owned

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1945
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: irreg
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1038.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1028.0
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • 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
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Sale Conditions:REOBank Owned: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1038.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: RealEstateOwned
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1038.0
  • Window Features: Storms
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 800.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 11750.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: 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

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.0
  • Lot Dimensions: irreg
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1028.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2020
Sold by
Franks Gregory and Franks Vicki
Bought by
Edgewater Homes Llc
Current Estimated Value
$119,744

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 1, 2015
Closed on
Oct 12, 2015
Sold by
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs
Bought by
Franks Gregory and Franks Vicki
Seller's Agent
Thomas Tracey
RE/MAX Modern Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Anissa DeSanctis
Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E.
List Price
$11,750
Sold Price
$15,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,250
27.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2015
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2015
Sold by
Post Robert L and Post Patsy A
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 1998

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 1995

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 1995

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 1993

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 1987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 1984

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 1983
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
Edgewater Homes Llc $19,000 None Listed On Document
Franks Gregory $15,000 Attorney
Secretary Of Veterans Affairs -- None Available
Wells Fargo Bank Na $16,159 None Available
-- $100 --
-- $47,500 --
-- $45,000 --
-- $36,000 --
-- $36,000 --
-- $19,900 --
-- $19,000 --
-- $13,000 --
-- $10,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/28/2015 10/28/15 Sold $15,000 +27.7% $14 / Sq Ft
10/06/2015 10/06/15 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2015 10/01/15 For Sale $11,750 -- $11 / 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 $1,967 $42,800 $0 $0
2024 $1,254 $38,200 $0 $0
2023 $1,194 $37,500 $0 $0
2022 $1,138 $33,700 $0 $0
2021 $1,635 $30,800 $1,400 $29,400
2020 $945 $30,600 $0 $0
2019 $921 $26,500 $1,200 $25,300
2018 $878 $26,500 $0 $0
2017 $871 $10,000 $0 $0
2016 $2,481 $42,500 $0 $0
2015 $1,298 $40,300 $0 $0
2014 $547 $42,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Thomas Tracey

    RE/MAX Michigan

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  • Anissa DeSanctis

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Anissa DeSanctis

    Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E.

    (269) 325-8077

    125 Total Sales

    Anissa DeSanctis
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15052581

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-03-0020-0052-00-4

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Benton Heights

1598 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 1598 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 01 October 2015 and is currently estimated at $119,744, approximately $115 per square foot. This property was built in 1945. 1598 E Britain Ave is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including Fair Plain Middle School, Benton Harbor High School, and Benton Harbor Charter School Academy.

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