NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1631 E Empire Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Benton Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $117,000 - $172,259

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,276 Sq Ft
$120/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 6, 2019

Last sale price $100,000 $78 Per Sq Ft

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,001 / mo

158 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den
  • Wooded Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Porch

About This Home

As of February 2019

Well updated, curb appeal and move in ready ranch style home on a nice wooded lot. Pleasant views, large living room with a cozy all brick gas log fireplace. 2 large bedrooms, formal dining room, dining area or office area, fresh paint, open floor plan, hardwood floors, beautiful remodeled full bath on the main floor. Newer furnace, central A/C, most of the plumbing, electrical, lighting, full basement with stool and plumbed for a sink and tub or shower. Great curb appeal, private yard 2 car garage and much more. Don't miss this one it will not last long.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryan Arnt

Keller Williams Realty Swm License #6502138757 Listed on: 08/03/2018

Keller Williams Realty Swm

Last Buyer's Agent

Cathy Ficks-Blasy

Epique Realty License #6501388295

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,279

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 14,100 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 94 x 150
  • Shrub
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,276 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Bathroom
  • Accessible Bedroom
  • Halls are 36 inches wide or more
  • Doors are 36 inches wide or more

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,279

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0.32 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 78.37
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 94 x 150
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1276.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1279.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Home Warranty: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1276.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat 36 Inch Entrance Door: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat 36' or Hallway: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Accessibility Features: 36 Inch Entrance Door, 36' or + Hallway, Accessible Mn Flr Bedroom, Accessible Mn Flr Full Bath, Covered Entrance
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1276.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Half Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1276.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat:Accessible Mn Flr Bedroom: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat:Accessible Mn Flr Full Bath: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • List Price: 99999.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: Yes
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Broadband
  • Water Source: Public, Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Lot Size Area: 0.32
  • Lot Dimensions: 94 x 150
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14100.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1279.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 3, 2018
Closed on
Feb 6, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ryan Arnt
Keller Williams Realty Swm
Buyer's Agent
Cathy Ficks-Blasy
Epique Realty
List Price
$114,900
Sold Price
$100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-12.97%
Current Estimated Value
$153,565

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$53,565
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.86%
Original Mortgage
$98,188
Outstanding Balance
$84,790
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$68,775

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,240
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$44,000
Interest Rate
5.86%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Benton Heights, MI

  • Julie Quardokus Real Estate Agent - Cressy & Everett Real Estate

    Julie Quardokus

    Cressy & Everett Real Estate

    (269) 247-7275

    87 Total Sales

    2 in Benton Heights

    $33K - $148K Price Range

    Julie Quardokus
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  • Christine Norland Real Estate Agent - Jaqua Realtors

    Christine Norland

    Responds Quickly

    Jaqua Realtors

    (269) 466-8138

    167 Total Sales

    2 in Benton Heights

    $33K - $135K Price Range

    Christine Norland
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  • Brett Cosner Real Estate Agent - Jaqua REALTORS

    Brett Cosner

    Jaqua REALTORS

    (269) 580-8238

    109 Total Sales

    1 in Benton Heights

    $269,100 Price

    Brett Cosner
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  • Gretchen Volkenstein Real Estate Agent - @properties Christie's International R.E.

    Gretchen Volkenstein

    @properties Christie's International R.E.

    (269) 466-8100

    246 Total Sales

    2 in Benton Heights

    $92,231 Price Range

    Gretchen Volkenstein
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  • Tom Fry Real Estate Agent - True Michigan Properties

    Tom Fry

    True Michigan Properties

    (269) 468-0881

    79 Total Sales

    2 in Benton Heights

    $150,000 Price Range

    Tom Fry
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  • Jessica Steele Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

    Jessica Steele

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

    (269) 557-0630

    394 Total Sales

    1 in Benton Heights

    $80,000 Price

    Jessica Steele
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$100,000 First American Title Ins Co
$81,500 None Available
$55,000 Metropolitan Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $98,188
Previous Owner $80,240
Previous Owner $44,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/06/2019 02/06/19 Sold $100,000 -13.0% $78 / Sq Ft
01/08/2019 01/08/19 Pending -- -- --
08/03/2018 08/03/18 For Sale $114,900 -- $90 / Sq Ft
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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 $1,880 $64,600 $0 $0
2025 $1,827 $67,200 $0 $0
2024 $987 $57,500 $0 $0
2023 $940 $54,300 $0 $0
2022 $895 $51,600 $0 $0
2021 $1,597 $49,300 $2,300 $47,000
2020 $1,604 $49,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,320 $42,400 $1,400 $41,000
2018 $1,279 $42,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,264 $39,200 $0 $0
2016 $1,242 $38,600 $0 $0
2015 $1,241 $39,000 $0 $0
2014 $648 $37,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ryan Arnt Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty Swm

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Ryan Arnt

    Keller Williams Realty Swm

    (269) 470-6666

    1 in this area

    135 Total Sales

    Ryan Arnt
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  • Cathy Ficks-Blasy Real Estate Agent - Epique Realty

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Cathy Ficks-Blasy

    Epique Realty

    (269) 252-1223

    84 Total Sales

    Cathy Ficks-Blasy
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Cathy Ficks

    Michigan Lifestyle Properties

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 18037824

MichRIC

APN: 11-03-1240-0012-00-5

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Benton Heights

1631 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI

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