NOT LISTED FOR SALE

217 E Ridgeway Ct Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Higman Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $177,303 - $241,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
887 Sq Ft
$229/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 22, 2014

Last sale price $121,150 $137 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,180/month

120 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Screened Porch
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Deck
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of October 2014

Great Location, Great Opportunity! This unique property is perched high up on The Ridge overlooking #14 Fairway of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course and the Paw Paw River. Enjoy peace and quiet with beautiful views from your Beach House/Golf House. Old time character meets modern day charm. Perfect for first home, retirement or vacation... this fully renovated, year round beauty offers 3BR, 2BA, open kitchen with snack bar, cork floors, 2 decks, 2 screen porches, and a walkout basement... all with spectacular views! Watch the Senior PGA Championships in 2016 and 2018 from your front deck! Also enjoy Walking/Biking Trails, Kayaking/Boating on the Paw Paw and St. Joe Rivers. Gorgeous Beaches of Lake Michigan all within 5 min. Plenty to do in Downtown St . Joe & The Arts District of Benton Harbor. Live music, shopping, farmers markets, antiques and more. Only 90 min from Chicago. Owner is a lic Realtor in MI.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rosie Kim Miller

American Homes Real Estate License #6501296697 Listed on: 05/28/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Orris

Cressy & Everett Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $730

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x138
  • The property's road front is unimproved

Parking

  • Unpaved Driveway

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 887 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Golf Course Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$730

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1935
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 140.81
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50x138
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 887.0
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 730.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Driveway:Unpaved: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Additional Items:Home Warranty: Yes
  • Lot Description:Golf Community: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 887.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 887.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 867.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • List Price: 124900.0
  • Lot Features: Golf Community
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Unimproved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50x138
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 730.0
  • Tax Year: 2013

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2014
Closed on
Oct 22, 2014
Sold by
Miller Philip M and Garrison Miller Kim
Bought by
Orris Kathleen L
Seller's Agent
Rosie Kim Miller
American Homes Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Orris
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$121,150
Premium/Discount to List
-$103,850
-46.16%
Current Estimated Value
$203,326

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$82,176
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.73%
Original Mortgage
$115,000
Outstanding Balance
$88,261
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$115,065

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2006
Sold by
Miller Philip M and Garrison Miller Kim
Bought by
Miller Philip M and Garrison Miller Kim

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$33,120
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2006
Sold by
Merkel Phillip S and Phillip S Merkel Employees Pro
Bought by
Miller Philip M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$33,120
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2002

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2000

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 1984

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 1984
Source: Public Records

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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
Orris Kathleen L $121,150 Fat
Miller Philip M -- None Available
Miller Philip M $36,800 None Available
-- -- --
-- $15,000 --
-- -- --
-- $13,700 --
-- $13,700 --
-- $100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Orris Kathleen L $115,000
Previous Owner Miller Philip M $33,120
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/22/2014 10/22/14 Sold $121,150 -46.2% $137 / Sq Ft
09/25/2014 09/25/14 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2014 05/28/14 For Sale $225,000 -- $254 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $1,412 $82,800 $0 $0
2024 $768 $73,700 $0 $0
2023 $731 $73,600 $0 $0
2022 $697 $69,100 $0 $0
2021 $1,239 $74,000 $8,100 $65,900
2020 $1,223 $74,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,200 $54,300 $4,600 $49,700
2018 $1,161 $54,300 $0 $0
2017 $1,148 $59,300 $0 $0
2016 $1,120 $61,600 $0 $0
2015 $1,117 $35,100 $0 $0
2014 $398 $43,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Rosie Kim Miller

    American Homes Real Estate

  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Kathy Orris

    Cressy & Everett Real Estate

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 14028712

MichRIC

APN: 11-03-6840-0019-00-5

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Higman Park

217 E Ridgeway Ct, Benton Harbor, MI

Not Listed for Sale

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