NOT LISTED FOR SALE

161 Searles Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Estimated Value: $97,156 - $118,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,047 Sq Ft
$98/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 23, 2020

Last sale price $35,000 $33 Per Sq Ft

Est. 221% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $693 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Porch
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of June 2020

Ideal bungalow in a quiet neighborhood you'll like! This home has many updates and improvements including kitchen cabinets, stone counter-tops, stainless steel appliances, ceramic tile flooring & MORE! Private master bathroom and updated 1/2 bath. Open floor-plan with generous dining area open to the pleasant living room. Enclosed inviting front porch, replacement windows, ceiling fans, stylish decor too! There are projects in this house that are unfinished. If you can finish what was started you'll have a gem at bargain price. Basement, gas heat, aluminum siding and more! Come look at this home, and you'll like it right away!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Arthur Attila

ERA Reardon Realty License #6502136387 Listed on: 05/31/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Wurster

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6501409333

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $614

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x128

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,047 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$614

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1930
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 47.66
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50x128
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1047.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 614.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1047.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1047.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1047.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 49900.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x128
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6098.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 614.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$112,195

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2020
Closed on
Jul 13, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Arthur Attila
ERA Reardon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Wurster
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$49,900
Sold Price
$35,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-29.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.54%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2020
Closed on
Jun 23, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Arthur Attila
ERA Reardon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Wurster
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$49,900
Sold Price
$35,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-29.86%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 3, 2014
Closed on
Sep 23, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Enders
Realty Executives Instant Equity
Buyer's Agent
Michael Enders
Realty Executives Instant Equity
List Price
$37,157
Sold Price
$37,157
Premium/Discount to List
$0
0.0%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.05%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2014
Closed on
Aug 25, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Arthur Attila
ERA Reardon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michael Enders
Realty Executives Instant Equity
List Price
$27,900
Sold Price
$21,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,900
-24.73%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 1998

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 1990

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 1987
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Available
$37,157 Chicago Title
$35,000 Chicago Title
$37,157 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
$35,000 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
-- None Available
$21,000 Multiple
-- --
-- --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/23/2020 06/23/20 Sold $35,000 -29.9% $33 / Sq Ft
06/09/2020 06/09/20 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2020 05/31/20 For Sale $49,900 +34.3% $48 / Sq Ft
11/03/2014 11/03/14 Sold $37,157 0.0% $37 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/03/2014 11/03/14 Pending -- -- --
11/03/2014 11/03/14 For Sale $37,157 +76.9% $37 / Sq Ft
08/28/2014 08/28/14 Sold $21,000 -24.7% $21 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/28/2014 08/28/14 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2014 04/18/14 For Sale $27,900 -- $28 / 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 $1,042 $31,100 $0 $0
2025 $1,009 $30,600 $0 $0
2024 $971 $27,200 $0 $0
2023 $777 $19,400 $0 $0
2022 $881 $14,600 $0 $0
2021 $910 $14,500 $700 $13,800
2020 $601 $14,700 $0 $0
2019 $592 $13,200 $0 $0
2018 $898 $20,000 $0 $0
2017 $964 $21,900 $0 $0
2016 $945 $22,100 $0 $0
2015 $942 $21,300 $0 $0
2014 $1,414 $25,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 20000939

MichRIC

APN: 11-51-6000-0036-00-6

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