NOT LISTED FOR SALE

188 Helmar Ct Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $87,000 - $126,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft
$107/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 05, 2015

Last sale price $20,000 $20 Per Sq Ft

Est. 415% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $661/month

140 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Bungalow
  • Dining Area
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of February 2015

Great little place that won't take much to turn it into home sweet home. This house is the perfect size for easy care and offers an attached garage and a full basement.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Greg Miller

Active Realtors License #6501262452 Listed on: 08/22/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Greg Miller

Active Realtors License #6501262452 Listed on: 08/22/2014

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1800

Lot Details

  • 6,578

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well

Listing and Financial Details

  • REO, home is currently bank or lender owned

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1800

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1800
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 70 x irreg
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1000.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1890.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Sale Conditions:REOBank Owned: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1000.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: RealEstateOwned
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1000.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1000.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 24900.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 70 x irreg
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1890.0
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 2017
Sold by
Hometown Corp
Bought by
D & H Rentals Llc
Current Estimated Value
$102,922

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 22, 2014
Closed on
Jan 20, 2015
Sold by
Lnv Corporation
Bought by
Hometown Corp
Seller's Agent
Greg Miller
Active Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Greg Miller
Active Realtors
List Price
$39,900
Sold Price
$20,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-49.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2013
Sold by
Gillespie Neceda M
Bought by
Lnv Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2010
Sold by
Hill Michael Bruce and Estate Of Neceda Michelle Hill
Bought by
Hill Michael Bruce

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2003
Sold by
Truman Arthur Ray and Truman Terrence Nowell
Bought by
Gillespie Neceda M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$57,400
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 1992
Sold by
Truman Lois June
Bought by
Truman Arthur Ray and Truman Terrence Nowell

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1975
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
D & H Rentals Llc $40,000 Attorney
Hometown Corp $20,000 A S K Services Inc
Lnv Corporation $61,254 None Available
Hill Michael Bruce -- None Available
Gillespie Neceda M $60,500 Meridian Title Corp
Truman Arthur Ray -- --
-- $100 --
-- $15,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gillespie Neceda M $57,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/05/2015 02/05/15 Sold $20,000 -49.9% $20 / Sq Ft
01/09/2015 01/09/15 Pending -- -- --
08/22/2014 08/22/14 For Sale $39,900 -- $40 / 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 $1,207 $35,500 $0 $0
2024 $840 $32,200 $0 $0
2023 $800 $31,600 $0 $0
2022 $762 $29,000 $0 $0
2021 $1,062 $26,800 $1,500 $25,300
2020 $1,048 $26,800 $0 $0
2019 $1,033 $19,500 $1,100 $18,400
2018 $973 $19,500 $0 $0
2017 $880 $16,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,784 $25,500 $0 $0
2015 $1,505 $33,400 $0 $0
2014 $1,031 $30,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Greg Miller

    Active Realtors

    (269) 208-3568

    9 in this area

    104 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14049045

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-03-2310-0033-00-2

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Fair Plain

188 Helmar Ct, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 188 Helmar Ct, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 22 August 2014 and is currently estimated at $106,825, approximately $106 per square foot. This property was built in 1800. 188 Helmar Ct 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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