Gretchen Volkenstein
@properties Christie's International R.E.
(269) 466-8100
247 Total Sales
19 in Fair Plain
$110K - $405K Price Range
1989 Colfax Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Fair Plain NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $207,000 - $292,579
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,765
Sq Ft
$94/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 1.24 Acre Lot
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Traditional Architecture
- Deck
- Wooded Lot
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of August 2015Disclosures: Property is NOT located in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area but is listed as a moderate to low flood risk. Please refer to www.FloodSmart.gov for additional information regarding flood zones and insurance, IE - FHA 203B with Repair Escrow financing availability is subject to buyer's appraisal. LBP
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Paul Heaps
Realty Executives Instant Equity License #6502322573 Listed on: 05/15/2015
Co-Listed By
Luke Elkins
Realty Executives Instant Equity
Last Buyer's Agent
Michael Enders
Realty Executives Instant Equity License #6502321143
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 1.24 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 165 x 325
- Shrub
- Wooded Lot
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- 3 Car Detached Garage
- Unpaved Driveway
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,765 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Replacement Windows
- Window Treatments
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Basement
- Michigan Basement
- Storm Windows
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Hot Water Heating System
Additional Features
- Deck
- Mineral Rights Excluded
Listing and Financial Details
- REO, home is currently bank or lender owned
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 15, 2015
Closed on
Sep 1, 2015
Sold by
Housing And Urban Development
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Paul Heaps
Realty Executives Instant Equity
Buyer's Agent
Michael Enders
Realty Executives Instant Equity
List Price
$65,000
Sold Price
$98,551
Premium/Discount to List
$33,551
51.62%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$160,094
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.14%
Original Mortgage
$93,623
Outstanding Balance
$71,956
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$186,689
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 4, 2015
Sold by
Amerifirst Financial Corporation
Bought by
The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 24, 2014
Sold by
Mcdermott Cecilia E
Bought by
Amerifirst Financial Corporation
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 30, 2011
Sold by
Elliott Scott and Cropley Elliott Eileen
Bought by
Mcdermott Cecilia E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,442
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 1, 1999
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 27, 1989
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 30, 1984
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Fair Plain, MI
-
Gretchen Volkenstein
-
Keith Ykema
Keith Ykema
City2Shore Real Estate Inc.
(616) 344-0854
94 Total Sales
1 in Fair Plain
$295,000 Price
-
Tom Fry
Tom Fry
True Michigan Properties
(269) 468-0881
81 Total Sales
1 in Fair Plain
$310,000 Price
-
Tammy Anders
Tammy Anders
MI Realty, A Michigan RE Co.
(269) 448-0856
251 Total Sales
1 in Fair Plain
$178,000 Price
-
Jessica Steele
Jessica Steele
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
(269) 557-0630
385 Total Sales
2 in Fair Plain
$255K - $270K Price Range
-
Carla Galbraith
Carla Galbraith
Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E.
(269) 466-1827
58 Total Sales
3 in Fair Plain
$80K - $256K Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $98,551 | -- | ||
| Seward Jannike J | $98,551 | -- | |
| The Secretary Of Housing & Urban Develop | -- | Tat | |
| Amerifirst Financial Corporation | $162,360 | None Available | |
| Mcdermott Cecilia E | $151,500 | Cti | |
| -- | -- | -- | |
| -- | -- | -- | |
| -- | $100 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $93,623 | ||
| Closed | Seward Jannike J | $93,623 | |
| Previous Owner | Mcdermott Cecilia E | $159,442 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2015 08/27/15 | Sold | $98,551 | +51.6% | $36 / Sq Ft |
| 05/26/2015 05/26/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/15/2015 05/15/15 | For Sale | $65,000 | -- | $24 / Sq Ft |
Source: MichRIC
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,590 | $113,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2025 | $1,463 | $105,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $796 | $96,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $758 | $92,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $722 | $87,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $1,285 | $81,600 | $7,200 | $74,400 |
| 2020 | $1,268 | $76,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $1,274 | $61,500 | $2,700 | $58,800 |
| 2018 | $1,919 | $61,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,891 | $64,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,162 | $36,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $2,529 | $81,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $1,337 | $78,200 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
PH
Seller's Agent in 2015
Paul Heaps
Realty Executives Instant Equity
-
LE
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015
Luke Elkins
Realty Executives Instant Equity
-
ME
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Michael Enders
Realty Executives Instant Equity
Map
Source: MichRIC
MLS Number: 15024308
APN: 11-03-0031-0018-03-1
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