NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2042 Elm Terrace Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $253,000 - $314,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,277 Sq Ft
$123/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 14, 2024

Last sale price $250,000 $110 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,834/month

64 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Deck
  • Detached Garage
  • 1.62 Acre Lot
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of February 2024

A country setting yet located within the Fairplain neighborhood in St Joseph townshIp. Picture a quaint, original 2200 SF, 3 Bed 2.5 Bath farmhouse on a 1.62 acre ravine lot and a 40'x46' historic barn, all overlooking what was until recently the Berrien Hills Country Club and the St Joseph River. The main floor features a primary bdrm w/ ensuite, spacious living room w/ large picture windows w/ natural sunlight. Functional kitchen with eating area and half bath & office area. Many replacement windows and desirable hardwood floors. The upper floor has 2 lg bdrms & full bath. This ideal setting is close to the hospital, shopping, parks, churches, & golf courses.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bill Achterberg

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501274658 Listed on: 09/15/2023

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly Arellano

Cressy & Everett Real Estate License #6501388204

Cressy & Everett Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,112

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 1.62 Acre Lot
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,277 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer Hookup

Basement

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

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Barn

Community Details

  • Property is near a ravine

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,112

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2277.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2112.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Ravine: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2277.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Farm House: Yes
  • Other Structures:Barn: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2277.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1603.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Other
  • List Price: 274900.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Ravine
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.62
  • Lot Size Area: 1.62
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 70567.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2112.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2023
Closed on
Feb 23, 2024
Sold by
Jewell Kenneth M and Ross Karen L
Bought by
Lynn E Grove Family Trust and Grove
Seller's Agent
Bill Achterberg
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Arellano
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,900
-16.64%
Views
307
Current Estimated Value
$280,326

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$30,326
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.72%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2018
Sold by
Jewell Forrest L and Jewell Arlice R
Bought by
Jewell Forrest L and Jewell Arlice R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2018
Sold by
Jewell Forrest L and Jewell Arlice R
Bought by
Jewell Forrest L and Jewell Arlice R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 1979
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
Lynn E Grove Family Trust $250,000 First American Title
Jewell Forrest L -- None Listed On Document
Jewell Forrest L -- Sun Title Agency Of Michigan
-- $22,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Jewell Forrest L $100,000
Previous Owner Jewell Forrest L $111,200
Previous Owner Jewell Forrest L $115,000
Previous Owner Jewell Forrest $60,058
Previous Owner Jewell Forrest $126,000
Previous Owner Jewell Forrest L $19,327
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/14/2024 02/14/24 Sold $250,000 -9.1% $110 / Sq Ft
11/18/2023 11/18/23 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2023 10/17/23 Price Changed $274,900 -8.3% $121 / Sq Ft
09/15/2023 09/15/23 For Sale $299,900 -- $132 / 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 $3,683 $94,700 $0 $0
2024 $2,771 $77,500 $0 $0
2023 $2,699 $91,200 $0 $0
2022 $1,264 $87,900 $0 $0
2021 $2,036 $92,500 $42,600 $49,900
2020 $1,897 $90,600 $0 $0
2019 $1,811 $76,200 $36,100 $40,100
2018 $1,719 $76,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,695 $76,400 $0 $0
2016 $1,649 $76,700 $0 $0
2015 $1,645 $72,700 $0 $0
2014 $1,071 $72,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Bill Achterberg

    @ Properties

    (269) 208-3453

    1 in this area

    16 Total Sales

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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Kelly Arellano

    Cressy & Everett Real Estate

    (269) 921-6683

    20 in this area

    159 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23134230

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-18-8550-0003-00-7

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Fair Plain

2042 Elm Terrace, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 2042 Elm Terrace, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 15 September 2023 and is currently estimated at $280,326, approximately $123 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 2042 Elm Terrace is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including Fair Plain Middle School, Benton Harbor High School, and Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School.

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