NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1735 Fairplain Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $339,000 - $438,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,032 Sq Ft
$134/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 24, 2023

Last sale price $380,000 $125 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,524/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • 3-minute walk to Napier Park

About This Home

As of August 2023

Just listed! Large 5 bdrm/4bath over 2500 sqft home on 1 acre in St Joseph Twp, less than 3 miles away from Silver Beach on Lake Michigan. This home has lots of character and is in a move-in condition. 2 enclosed sun porches, deck off the kitchen, large patio, and generous size rooms. En-suite guest room in the walk-out basement. Fireplace, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with center island, granite countertop and new double oven. Impressive high-end finishes in master bathroom and in the guest bathroom. New roof only 3yrs old, new AC '22. Vegetable garden with raised beds. Mature trees and lovely landscaping. 2 car garage and extra parking space off the long driveway. Bonus: fully fenced-in inground pool. This is an excellent opportunity to live near the Beach at low cost (low taxes!).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeanne Imach

Real Estate Center, LLC License #6502339616 Listed on: 07/17/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeanne Imach

Real Estate Center, LLC License #6502339616 Listed on: 07/17/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,270

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 132 x 322
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Garden Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Stone
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,270

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1925
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 132 x 322
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 3032.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2270.0
  • 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
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Windows:BayBow: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • Roofing:Metal: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Heat Type:Baseboard: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2762.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Other Equipment:Satellite Dish2: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Flooring Stone Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Stone, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 3032.0
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Window Features: Screens, Replacement, Insulated Windows, Bay/Bow, Garden Window(s)
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 270.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1200.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 270.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • List Price: 349900.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Composition, Metal
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Pool:In Ground: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Broadband
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.0
  • Lot Dimensions: 132 x 322
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2270.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 17, 2023
Closed on
Sep 5, 2023
Sold by
Brunner Jon and Brunner Lynn M
Bought by
Lorraine Williams Revocable Trust and Williams
Seller's Agent
Jeanne Imach
Real Estate Center, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jeanne Imach
Real Estate Center, LLC
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$380,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,100
8.6%
Views
31
Current Estimated Value
$406,221

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$26,221
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.49%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2008
Sold by
Barfield George W and Shambarger Sara L
Bought by
Brunner Jon and Brunner Lynn M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,790
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2004
Sold by
Barfield George W and Shambarger Sara
Bought by
Barfield George W and Shambarger Sara L

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 1985

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 1984
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
Lorraine Williams Revocable Trust -- First American Title
Brunner Jon -- Met
Barfield George W -- --
-- $47,000 --
-- $44,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Brunner Jon G $190,000
Previous Owner Brunner Jon G $190,000
Previous Owner Brunner Jon $25,000
Previous Owner Brunner Jon $25,000
Previous Owner Brunner Jon $175,000
Previous Owner Brunner Jon $101,000
Previous Owner Brunner Jon $161,000
Previous Owner Brunner Jon $20,790
Previous Owner Brunner Jon $168,000
Previous Owner Barfield George W $5,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/24/2023 08/24/23 Sold $380,000 +8.6% $125 / Sq Ft
07/17/2023 07/17/23 For Sale $349,900 -- $115 / 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 $4,314 $185,700 $0 $0
2024 $2,599 $147,900 $0 $0
2023 $1,427 $122,700 $0 $0
2022 $1,359 $115,500 $0 $0
2021 $2,188 $123,200 $19,500 $103,700
2020 $2,039 $121,800 $0 $0
2019 $1,946 $94,000 $13,200 $80,800
2018 $1,876 $94,000 $0 $0
2017 $1,850 $94,800 $0 $0
2016 $1,774 $95,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,769 $95,000 $0 $0
2014 $1,152 $67,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Jeanne Imach

    Real Estate Center, LLC

    (269) 369-7657

    4 in this area

    39 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23025384

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-18-0136-0048-00-6

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Fair Plain

1735 Fairplain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 1735 Fairplain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 17 July 2023 and is currently estimated at $406,221, approximately $133 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 1735 Fairplain Ave is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including Fair Plain Middle School, Benton Harbor High School, and Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School.

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