Kathleen Benn
South Haven MI Properties
(815) 368-4719
13 Total Sales
1 in Fair Plain
$255,000 Price
205 Messner Dr Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Fair Plain NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $167,000 - $197,170
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
904
Sq Ft
$200/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Shed
- High Speed Internet
- Living Room
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Replacement Windows
About This Home
As of May 2023Welcome to your new horizon! If location is something you're looking for, look no further. This three-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home is ready for new owners. Recent updates include: new flooring in the living room, a new sewer line, and new ceilings in the bathrooms, and the owner will be completing and installing a new roof by the time of closing by a licensed contractor. Spend your summer nights on your large, covered front porch and listen to the nature around you. This move-in-ready Fair Plain home is close to shopping, entertainment, schools, and dining. Whether you're looking for your first home, a downsize, or just a change, this house is perfect for you. The two sheds will make for ideal storage as well. Sale is contingent upon sellers finding a home of choice. Let's move your horizon!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Century 21 Affiliated License #6506047736 Listed on: 04/08/2023
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $596
Year Built
- Built in 1958
Lot Details
- 8,143 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 60x133
- Level Lot
- Back Yard Fenced
Home Design
- Slab Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 904 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Replacement Windows
- Window Screens
- Living Room
- Laundry on main level
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
Outdoor Features
- Shed
- Storage Shed
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
- Internet Available
- Phone Connected
- Cable TV Available
Ownership History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 8, 2023
Closed on
May 23, 2023
Sold by
Otoole Nicole M
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kyle Zelmer
Century 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Arielle Ringer
RE/MAX by the Lake
List Price
$133,700
Sold Price
$134,000
Premium/Discount to List
$300
0.22%
Views
51
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
$46,543
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.31%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 13, 2015
Closed on
Dec 11, 2015
Sold by
Cedar Creek Llc
Bought by
Sheppard Nicole M
Seller's Agent
Jane Neidlinger
ERA Reardon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brian Newton
Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$69,000
Sold Price
$57,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-17.39%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.24%
Original Mortgage
$55,967
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 28, 2014
Sold by
Berrien County Treasurer
Bought by
Cedar Creek Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 2, 2010
Sold by
Brown Carl and Brown Belinda
Bought by
Bland Robert and Caughn Bland Deshara
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 1, 2006
Sold by
Brown Reginald N
Bought by
Brown Carl A and Brown Belinda D
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 1, 2005
Sold by
Brown Natasha A
Bought by
Brown Reginald N
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 9, 2005
Sold by
Brown Belinda D
Bought by
Brown Natasha A
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 19, 1999
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 29, 1994
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Fair Plain, MI
-
Kathleen Benn
-
Kameron Morris
Kameron Morris
eXp Realty
(269) 332-5197
67 Total Sales
3 in Fair Plain
$163K - $425K Price Range
-
Jason Stroud Team
Jason Stroud Team
Ellsbury Group
(269) 448-3467
68 Total Sales
3 in Fair Plain
$345,000 Price Range
-
Lyle Hayden
Lyle Hayden
Keller Williams Realty Swm
(269) 769-1420
38 Total Sales
10 in Fair Plain
$99K - $290K Price Range
-
Brent Hawks
Brent Hawks
Keller Williams Realty Swm
(269) 769-0814
18 Total Sales
1 in Fair Plain
$319,000 Price
-
Wortman Real Estate Group
Wortman Real Estate Group
@properties Christie's International R.E.
(269) 769-2290
377 Total Sales
8 in Fair Plain
$100K - $835K Price Range
Purchase History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $134,000 | First American Title | ||
| Sheppard Nicole M | $57,000 | First American Title | |
| Cedar Creek Llc | $15,000 | None Available | |
| Bland Robert | $77,300 | None Available | |
| Brown Carl A | -- | None Available | |
| Brown Reginald N | -- | -- | |
| Brown Natasha A | -- | -- | |
| -- | $58,900 | -- | |
| -- | $43,400 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $55,967 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2023 05/05/23 | Sold | $134,000 | +0.2% | $148 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/08/2023 04/08/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/08/2023 04/08/23 | For Sale | $133,700 | +134.6% | $148 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/11/2015 12/11/15 | Sold | $57,000 | -17.4% | $53 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/18/2015 10/18/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/13/2015 08/13/15 | For Sale | $69,000 | -- | $64 / Sq Ft |
Source: MichRIC
Tax History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| 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 | $2,531 | $81,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2025 | $2,100 | $77,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $1,134 | $64,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $328 | $42,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $313 | $38,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $573 | $36,000 | $2,600 | $33,400 |
| 2020 | $566 | $35,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $560 | $27,300 | $1,000 | $26,300 |
| 2018 | $545 | $27,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $540 | $28,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $520 | $15,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,058 | $15,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $1,034 | $29,300 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Kyle Zelmer
Seller's Agent in 2023
Kyle Zelmer
Century 21 Affiliated
(269) 357-7970
2 in this area
121 Total Sales
-
Arielle Ringer
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Arielle Ringer
RE/MAX Michigan
(269) 363-2341
6 in this area
20 Total Sales
-
JN
Seller's Agent in 2015
Jane Neidlinger
ERA Reardon Realty
-
Brian Newton
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Brian Newton
Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.
(269) 921-4551
33 in this area
200 Total Sales
Map
Source: MichRIC
MLS Number: 23010286
APN: 11-03-8280-0009-00-1
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Copyright 2026 MichRIC, LLC. All rights reserved.
Nearby Homes
- 168 E Delaware Ave
- 2046 Gerald St
- 426 Eloise Dr
- 1803 Heath Ct
- 233 Hunter Dr
- 1928 Ogden Ave
- 1620 Pearl St
- 152 Hampton Rd
- 216 Hampton Rd
- 241 Jamesway
- 398 W Napier Ave
- 507 Summerfelt Dr
- 140 Orchard Ln
- 2110 Commonwealth Rd
- 1982 Fairplain Ave
- 180 Emery Ave
- 530 Montezuma Rd
- 518 & 528 Chippewa Rd
- 1297 Colfax Ave
- 1298 Colfax Ave
Your Personal Tour Guide
Ask me questions while you tour the home.