NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1618 Columbus Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $150,000 - $182,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,036 Sq Ft
$164/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 18, 2012

Last sale price $18,101 $17 Per Sq Ft

Est. 850% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,087/month

6 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2012

Pending 5-10-12. HUD Home Sold'AS IS'. Lead Based Paint. Repairs exceed $5000. Repairs may include but not limited to electrical, roof, plumbing. Inspection recommended. Water heater needs repair. Evidence of defective paint. Minimum Commission Applies: Listing Broker $1250, Selling Broker up to $1250.ABSOLUTELY NO WORK TO BE DONE ON HUD HOMES BEFORE CLOSING OR CONTRACT MAY BE CANCELED AND BUYERS RISK LOSING EARNEST MONEY. ATTACHED DOCUMENT MUST BE SIGNED BY SELLING AGENT AND PURCHASER AND INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE AGREEMENT. Earnest money check MUST be made out to HUD in the form of cashiers check or money order.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Stover

Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E. License #6501309833 Listed on: 05/04/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Brant

Sunrise Real Estate, Inc. License #6506045279

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,746

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 10,075 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • 1,036 Sq Ft Home
  • Vinyl Siding

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,746

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1955
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • LivingArea: 1036.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 17000.0

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10075.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2012
Closed on
Jun 13, 2012
Sold by
Donovan Shaun
Bought by
Dyman Vlad
Seller's Agent
Michael Stover
Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Brian Brant
Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$17,000
Sold Price
$18,101
Premium/Discount to List
$1,101
6.48%
Current Estimated Value
$171,935

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$153,834
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2010
Sold by
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp
Bought by
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2010
Sold by
Smith Chester and Smith Diana
Bought by
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2008
Sold by
Smith Chester and Smith Diane
Bought by
Smith Chester and Henry Kimberly Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,647
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2006
Sold by
Smith Chester
Bought by
Smith Chester and Henry Kimberly Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,880
Interest Rate
8.57%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2005
Sold by
Lentz Richard A and Lentz Donna
Bought by
Smith Chester

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$72,800
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2004
Sold by
Option One Mortgage Corp
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2004
Sold by
Jones Vera Mae and Blankenship Tina
Bought by
Option One Mortgage Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2003
Sold by
Jones Vera Mae
Bought by
Jones Vera Mae and Blankenship Tina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$48,800
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2003
Sold by
Bertuca John A
Bought by
Jones Vera Mae

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$48,800
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2001

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 1993

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 1977

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1976

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1976
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
Dyman Vlad -- None Available
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop -- None Available
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp $114,914 None Available
Smith Chester -- Title Direct Llc
Smith Chester -- None Available
Smith Chester $91,000 --
Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota Na -- E Title Agency
Option One Mortgage Corp $52,799 --
Jones Vera Mae -- --
Jones Vera Mae -- --
-- $100 --
-- $50,200 --
-- $23,900 --
-- $22,000 --
-- $12,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Smith Chester $100,647
Previous Owner Smith Chester $88,880
Previous Owner Smith Chester $22,220
Previous Owner Smith Chester $72,800
Previous Owner Jones Vera Mae $48,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/18/2012 06/18/12 Sold $18,101 +6.5% $17 / Sq Ft
05/10/2012 05/10/12 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2012 05/04/12 For Sale $17,000 -- $16 / 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 $1,746 $68,400 $0 $0
2024 $1,047 $63,600 $0 $0
2023 $997 $37,100 $0 $0
2022 $950 $34,000 $0 $0
2021 $1,605 $31,500 $1,600 $29,900
2020 $1,600 $31,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,596 $24,300 $1,200 $23,100
2018 $1,593 $24,300 $0 $0
2017 $1,586 $24,100 $0 $0
2016 $2,335 $41,800 $0 $0
2015 $2,343 $42,800 $0 $0
2014 $1,358 $38,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Michael Stover

    Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E.

  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Brian Brant

    Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.

    (269) 876-7513

    16 in this area

    81 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 12024681

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-03-5200-0052-00-0

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Fair Plain

1618 Columbus Ave, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 1618 Columbus Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 04 May 2012 and is currently estimated at $169,990, approximately $164 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 1618 Columbus 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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