NOT LISTED FOR SALE

171 E Empire Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Estimated Value: $57,990 - $116,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
896 Sq Ft
$100/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 20, 2021

Last sale price $17,000 $19 Per Sq Ft

Est. 425% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $556/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Property is near a preserve or public land
  • Porch
  • Bungalow
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of February 2021

Well maintained, 2 bedroom 1 bath home. Seller says there's hard wood floors under carpet and dry basement. Fenced backyard. Short distance to Benton Harbor High School. Great starter or investment home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Team Katowich

Century 21 Affiliated License #6501402002 Listed on: 02/10/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Brant

Sunrise Real Estate, Inc. License #6506045279

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 2,812 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 38x74

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • HardiePlank Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 896 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available

Community Details

  • Property is near a preserve or public land

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1930
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 38x74
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 896.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1000.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: Residential
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:Condo Proj Name: N/A
  • Lot Description:Adj to Public Land: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 896.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 896.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 896.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type
  • List Price: 17500.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk, Adj to Public Land
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:HardPlankCement Board: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Size Area: 0.06
  • Lot Dimensions: 38x74
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2812.0
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1000.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2020
Closed on
Feb 19, 2021
Sold by
Williams Nina D and Estate Of Frankie Bernice Robi
Bought by
Dyman Viad
Seller's Agent
Team Katowich
Century 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Brian Brant
Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$17,500
Sold Price
$17,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$500
-2.86%
Current Estimated Value
$89,248

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$72,248
Avg. Annual Appreciation
40.43%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 1977
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 Viad $17,000 None Available
-- $6,800 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/20/2021 02/20/21 Sold $17,000 -2.9% $19 / Sq Ft
02/12/2020 02/12/20 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2020 02/10/20 For Sale $17,500 -- $20 / 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 $975 $31,700 $0 $0
2024 $938 $25,400 $0 $0
2023 $750 $18,700 $0 $0
2022 $851 $14,100 $0 $0
2021 $429 $13,800 $300 $13,500
2020 $423 $14,000 $0 $0
2019 $416 $11,900 $0 $0
2018 $406 $13,300 $0 $0
2017 $398 $9,000 $0 $0
2016 $390 $9,100 $0 $0
2015 $389 $8,800 $0 $0
2014 $417 $10,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Team Katowich

    Century 21 Affiliated

  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Brian Brant

    Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.

    (269) 876-7513

    18 in this area

    78 Total Sales

    Brian Brant
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20005047

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-51-8600-0048-00-3

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022

171 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 171 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 10 February 2020 and is currently estimated at $89,248, approximately $99 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 171 E Empire 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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