1968 Colfax Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Fair Plain NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,420/month
Highlights
- Hot Property
- Colonial Architecture
- No HOA
- 0.76 Acre Lot
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Car Detached Garage
About This Home
Rare opportunity in the south Fairplain area. This large Colonial style two-story home is an iconic home for the area! Sitting on a large 0.76 acre lot this home offers 3200 sqft of living space, 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 2 have baths. In addition there's a large living room with built-ins and fireplace as well as large family room with an additional fireplace. Huge kitchen with extra large dining area. And when it comes to bedrooms and bedroom size you will not be disappointed! With some hard work this could be brought back to it's glory day! This information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and therefore should be verified by purchaser (s) and or licensed inspector(s) Listing broker makes no warranties or claims as to property condition. Seller is exempt form disclosure. Homestead exemption subject to change prior to close. Seller reserves the right to counter best and highest in multiple offer situations. AGENTS PLEASE FOLLOW OFFER INSTRUCTIONS IN AGENT REMARKS
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,775
Year Built
- Built in 1971
Lot Details
- 33,106 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 100 x 332
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Side Facing Garage
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 3,200 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Laundry on main level
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Well
- Electric Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $3,907 | $173,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $2,093 | $141,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $1,993 | $114,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $1,898 | $108,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $2,192 | $115,400 | $14,800 | $100,600 |
| 2020 | $2,042 | $85,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $1,969 | $78,000 | $10,000 | $68,000 |
| 2018 | $1,858 | $78,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,833 | $78,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,777 | $79,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,773 | $71,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $1,154 | $67,700 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 03/24/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/19/2026 03/19/26 | For Sale | $210,000 | 0.0% | $66 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/16/2026 03/16/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/09/2026 03/09/26 | For Sale | $210,000 | -16.0% | $66 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/28/2021 05/28/21 | Sold | $250,000 | -1.9% | $61 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/19/2021 04/19/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/09/2021 04/09/21 | For Sale | $254,900 | -- | $62 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheriffs Deed | $245,778 | None Listed On Document | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $245,778 | None Listed On Document | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $250,000 | Near North Title Group | |
| Deed | $145,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $237,500 | New Conventional |
Source: MichRIC
MLS Number: 26008718
APN: 11-18-0136-0017-00-3
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