NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1868 N Benson Rd Fountain, MI 49410

Estimated Value: $101,000 - $153,023

1 Bed
1 Bath
1,128 Sq Ft
$113/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 19, 2018

Last sale price $45,000 $40 Per Sq Ft

Est. 184% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $743/month

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Porch
  • Living Room
  • Wooded Lot
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of October 2018

Very affordable home on 2.5 acres with maintenance free exterior including a steel roof. Close to Round Lake and a short drive to area rivers and national forests, perfect for the outdoor enthusiast. This home would make a great up North retreat or year-round home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bridget Jacobson

CENTURY 21 Bayshore License #6501385317 Listed on: 07/12/2018

Co-Listed By

Kelly Smith

CENTURY 21 Bayshore License #6501364088

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Proffer

Five Star Real Estate - Onekama License #6501385915

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $819

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 2.5 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Metal Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,128 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$819

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1950
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 200xIRR
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1128.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 819.44
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Heat Source:Propane: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Air Conditioning:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • Roofing:Metal: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1128.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 1128.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 45000.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Metal
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 2.5
  • Lot Size Area: 2.5
  • Lot Dimensions: 200xIRR
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 108900.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 819.44
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2018
Closed on
Oct 19, 2018
Sold by
Davis Jeffrey E
Bought by
Leese Jacqueline
Seller's Agent
Bridget Jacobson
CENTURY 21 Bayshore
Buyer's Agent
Linda Proffer
Five Star Real Estate - Onekama
List Price
$55,000
Sold Price
$45,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-18.18%
Current Estimated Value
$128,006

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$83,006
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.16%
Original Mortgage
$43,650
Outstanding Balance
$25,846
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$102,160

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2017
Closed on
May 30, 2017
Sold by
Argue Justin D and Argue David E
Bought by
Davis Jeffrey E
Seller's Agent
Joe Wheaton
Five Star Real Estate - Ludington
Buyer's Agent
Joe Wheaton
Five Star Real Estate - Ludington
List Price
$33,500
Sold Price
$30,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-10.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
33.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2010
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Argue Justin D and Argue David E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$10,000
Interest Rate
5.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 16, 2009
Sold by
Sun Trust Mortgage Inc
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2009
Sold by
Wise William L
Bought by
Suntrrsut Mortgage Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2007
Sold by
Stewart Jessica A
Bought by
Wise William L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$57,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2001
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
Leese Jacqueline $45,000 --
Davis Jeffrey E $30,000 Lighthouse Title Inc
Argue Justin D $10,000 --
Argue Justin D -- None Available
Federal National Mortgage Association -- None Available
Suntrrsut Mortgage Inc $63,152 None Available
Wise William L $57,000 None Available
-- $28,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Leese Jacqueline $43,650
Previous Owner Argue Justin D $10,000
Previous Owner Wise William L $57,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/19/2018 10/19/18 Sold $45,000 -18.2% $40 / Sq Ft
08/28/2018 08/28/18 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2018 07/12/18 For Sale $55,000 +83.3% $49 / Sq Ft
05/30/2017 05/30/17 Sold $30,000 -10.4% $27 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/26/2017 05/26/17 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2017 05/03/17 For Sale $33,500 -- $30 / 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 $731 $47,000 $47,000 $0
2024 -- $43,300 $43,300 $0
2023 -- $34,900 $34,900 $0
2022 -- $27,600 $0 $0
2021 $474 $25,600 $0 $0
2020 $474 $24,200 $0 $0
2019 -- -- $0 $0
2018 -- -- $0 $0
2017 -- -- $0 $0
2016 -- -- $0 $0
2015 -- -- $0 $0
2013 -- -- $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Bridget Jacobson

    CENTURY 21 Bayshore

  • Kelly Smith

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Kelly Smith

    CENTURY 21 Bayshore

    (231) 233-2227

    83 Total Sales

    Kelly Smith
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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Linda Proffer

    Five Star Real Estate - Onekama

    (231) 508-1001

    48 Total Sales

    Linda Proffer
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  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Joe Wheaton

    Five Star Real Estate - Ludington

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18032891

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 002-004-006-00

Michigan Mason County Fountain 49405

1868 N Benson Rd, Fountain, MI

This home is located at 1868 N Benson Rd, Fountain, MI 49410 since 12 July 2018 and is currently estimated at $128,006, approximately $113 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 1868 N Benson Rd is a home located in Mason County with nearby schools including Mason County Eastern Elementary School and Mason County Eastern Middle/High School.

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