NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1601 E Empire Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Benton Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $92,000 - $147,044

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,170 Sq Ft
$105/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 09, 2013

Last sale price $14,000 $12 Per Sq Ft

Est. 780% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $781/month

63 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attached Garage

About This Home

As of September 2013

3 bedroom with attached 1 car garage sitting on 2 acres. SOLD AS-IS.. This information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and therefore should be verified by purchaser (s) and or licensed inspector(s) Listing broker makes no warranties or claims as to property condition. Seller is exempt form disclosure. Homestead exemption subject to change prior to closing. Seller reserves the right to counter best and highest in multiple offer situations. AGENTS PLEASE FOLLOW OFFER INSTRUCTIONS IN AGENT REMARKS AREA. Thank you..

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Newton

Sunrise Real Estate, Inc. License #6502412621 Listed on: 06/10/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

George Henry

Advanced Realty Global License #6501351375

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 2

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,170 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Crawl Space

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Well

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

2 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1940
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 1170.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 14000.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Water Source: Well

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 2.0
  • Lot Size Area: 2.0
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 87120.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2025
Sold by
Ortega Gabriel
Bought by
Cortez Luz and Lopez Abel
Current Estimated Value
$123,261

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2024
Sold by
Gabriel Ortega
Bought by
Berrien County Treasurer

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2024
Sold by
Gabriel Ortega
Bought by
Berrien County Treasurer

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2013
Closed on
Aug 21, 2013
Sold by
Nationstar Mortgage Llc
Bought by
Ortega Gabriel
Seller's Agent
Brian Newton
Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
George Henry
Advanced Realty Global
List Price
$31,000
Sold Price
$14,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,000
-54.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2012
Sold by
Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc
Bought by
Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2012
Sold by
Brown Wilbert and Caddell Shirley Rochelle
Bought by
Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2008
Sold by
Brown Wilbert and Caddell Shirley
Bought by
Brown Wilbert

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2007
Sold by
Brown Wilbert
Bought by
Brown Wilbert and Caddell Shirley R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1998

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 1989
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
Cortez Luz $40,000 First American Title
Berrien County Treasurer -- --
Berrien County Treasurer -- --
Ortega Gabriel $14,000 Resource Title Agency Inc
Nationstar Mortgage Llc -- Resource Title Natl Agency
Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc -- None Available
Reverse Mortgage Solutions Inc $53,895 None Available
Brown Wilbert -- None Available
Brown Wilbert -- None Available
-- -- --
-- $13,500 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/09/2013 09/09/13 Sold $14,000 -54.8% $12 / Sq Ft
08/12/2013 08/12/13 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2013 06/10/13 For Sale $31,000 -- $26 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $1,769 $52,000 $0 $0
2024 $751 $45,200 $0 $0
2023 $715 $43,900 $0 $0
2022 $1,188 $39,000 $0 $0
2021 $2,218 $37,700 $2,800 $34,900
2020 $2,091 $37,800 $0 $0
2019 $2,080 $30,400 $2,400 $28,000
2018 $1,635 $30,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,624 $30,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,637 $31,100 $0 $0
2015 $1,916 $36,400 $0 $0
2014 $1,358 $38,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brian Newton

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Brian Newton

    Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.

    (269) 921-4551

    19 in this area

    213 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    George Henry

    Advanced Realty Global

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 13033861

MichRIC

APN: 11-03-0020-0057-02-2

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Benton Heights

1601 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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