NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1908 Elm Terrace Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $219,000 - $259,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,316 Sq Ft
$102/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 29, 2024

Last sale price $200,000 $86 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,476/month

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of May 2024

Amazing opportunity to bring your vision to life in updating this 2300 sq ft, 3 bedroom/ 1.5 bath Mid Century Modern home! Fantastic location and layout, with a gorgous wood burning fireplace, charming eating nook in kitchen, 2 upper level bonus rooms, and full basement. 3 bedrooms on main level, inc. master.Location and layout are key and this home has both! Custom built for the builders own personal home. At this price, this property has amazing potential to keep the character it has and add a LOT of value with updates. Sold as-is. Beautiful hardwood floors under main level carpet. ARV upwards of $350,000. Large private yard backs up to the former Berrien Hills Golf Course. Quiet, centrally located neighborhood near Carronde Park and boat launch and minutes to downtown St. Joe

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gretchen Volkenstein

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501406474 Listed on: 03/18/2024

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Last Buyer's Agent

Victoria Knight

Century 21 Affiliated License #6506049274

Century 21 Affiliated

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,326

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 94 x 162
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Additional Parking

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 2,316 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,326

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Mid-Century Modern
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1955
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 94 X 162
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2316.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1326.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2316.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Mid Century Modern: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Mn Flr Bedroom
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2316.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1794.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat:Accessible Mn Flr Bedroom: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 200000.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: Yes
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stone: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Additional Parking: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:Public Access 1 Mile or Less: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Size Area: 0.35
  • Lot Dimensions: 94 X 162
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15357.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1326.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2024
Closed on
Jun 3, 2024
Sold by
Dwan John P and Dwan Beverlee J
Bought by
Scherer Trent D
Seller's Agent
Gretchen Volkenstein
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Victoria Knight
Century 21 Affiliated
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$200,000
Views
139
Current Estimated Value
$237,214

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$37,214
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.10%
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Outstanding Balance
$158,543
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$94,752

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 1995

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 1990

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 1990
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
Scherer Trent D $200,000 Chicago Title
-- -- --
-- -- --
-- -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Scherer Trent D $160,000
Previous Owner Dwan John P $112,823
Previous Owner Dwan John P $112,803
Previous Owner Dwan John P $112,803
Previous Owner Dwan John P $113,960
Previous Owner Dwan John P $113,960
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2024 05/29/24 Sold $200,000 0.0% $86 / Sq Ft
03/18/2024 03/18/24 For Sale $200,000 -- $86 / 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 $2,324 $102,000 $0 $0
2024 $1,392 $150,400 $0 $0
2023 $1,326 $114,700 $0 $0
2022 $1,263 $107,700 $0 $0
2021 $2,034 $113,600 $13,900 $99,700
2020 $1,895 $110,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,809 $90,800 $9,400 $81,400
2018 $1,718 $90,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,694 $90,300 $0 $0
2016 $1,648 $89,500 $0 $0
2015 $1,644 $79,200 $0 $0
2014 $1,070 $76,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gretchen Volkenstein

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Gretchen Volkenstein

    @ Properties

    (269) 281-6889

    14 in this area

    253 Total Sales

    Gretchen Volkenstein
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  • Victoria Knight

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Victoria Knight

    Century 21 Affiliated

    (269) 635-4425

    1 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Victoria Knight
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24013030

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-18-2880-0006-00-4

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Fair Plain

1908 Elm Terrace, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 1908 Elm Terrace, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 18 March 2024 and is currently estimated at $237,214, approximately $102 per square foot. This property was built in 1955. 1908 Elm Terrace 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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