NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1598 Leeds Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $173,000 - $224,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,418 Sq Ft
$137/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 20, 2012

Last sale price $50,700 $36 Per Sq Ft

Est. 283% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,219/month

85 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.95 Acre Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Wood Siding
  • Gas Log Fireplace

About This Home

As of April 2012

This is a HUD Home, sold AS-IS by electronic bid only. Equal Housing Opportunity. All bids must be submitted through a registered HUD approved real estate agent. For property conditions, forms, disclosures and availability, see website in agent remarks. Buyer to verify all information. Earnest money deposit: $500 if bid is less than $50,000; $1,000 if bid is $50,000 or more. All bidders must have lender prequalification letter. 0 points/0 repairs. Agents, please refer to Agent Comments section for additional details.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Henderson

J T Henderson & Assoc LLC License #6502331223 Listed on: 12/06/2011

Co-Listed By

Jenifer Taylor

JT Henderson & Assoc WM License #6501351941

Last Buyer's Agent

Bill Hodge

American Homes Real Estate License #6501286458

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 0.95 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 214 x 194

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,418 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1985
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 214 X 194
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1418.0
  • General Property Info:Design: Ranch
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1675.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Garage Type Detached: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1418.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 1418.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 54270.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved
  • Garage:Garage2: Yes
  • Garage Type:_two_: Yes

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.95
  • Lot Size Area: 0.95
  • Lot Dimensions: 214 X 194
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 41382.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1675.0
  • Tax Year: 2011

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2011
Closed on
Apr 17, 2012
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Kohnen Charles H and Kohnen Lynn A
Seller's Agent
John Henderson
J T Henderson & Assoc LLC
Buyer's Agent
Bill Hodge
American Homes Real Estate
List Price
$67,000
Sold Price
$50,700
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,300
-24.33%
Current Estimated Value
$194,196

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$143,496
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.38%
Original Mortgage
$51,900
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2011
Sold by
Jpmorgan Chase Bank National Association
Bought by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2011
Sold by
Strauss Kenneth J and Strauss Tamara S
Bought by
Chase Home Finance Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2007
Sold by
Shepherd Carol S
Bought by
Strauss Kenneth and Strauss Tamara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,115
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 1996

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 1994
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
Kohnen Charles H $50,700 Cti
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development -- None Available
Chase Home Finance Llc $128,289 None Available
Strauss Kenneth $122,000 None Available
-- $45,000 --
-- -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kohnen Charle S $53,400
Closed Kohnen Charles H $51,900
Previous Owner Strauss Kenneth $120,115
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/20/2012 04/20/12 Sold $50,700 -24.3% $36 / Sq Ft
02/29/2012 02/29/12 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2011 12/06/11 For Sale $67,000 -- $47 / 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 $2,032 $95,500 $0 $0
2024 $1,105 $85,600 $0 $0
2023 $1,053 $78,300 $0 $0
2022 $1,003 $74,100 $0 $0
2021 $1,929 $70,500 $4,000 $66,500
2020 $2,040 $71,700 $0 $0
2019 $2,013 $52,200 $2,400 $49,800
2018 $1,977 $52,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,968 $55,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,942 $52,400 $0 $0
2015 $1,944 $54,300 $0 $0
2014 $860 $50,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    John Henderson

    J T Henderson & Assoc LLC

    (616) 447-8977

    14 Total Sales

    John Henderson
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  • J

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Jenifer Taylor

    JT Henderson & Assoc WM

  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Bill Hodge

    American Homes Real Estate

    (269) 428-1150

    7 Total Sales

    Bill Hodge
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 11063612

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-03-4840-0071-01-4

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Fair Plain

1598 Leeds Ave, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 1598 Leeds Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 06 December 2011 and is currently estimated at $194,196, approximately $136 per square foot. This property was built in 1985. 1598 Leeds Ave is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including Fair Plain Middle School, Benton Harbor High School, and Brookview Montessori School.

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