$240,000
SOLD FEB 7, 2025
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,182 Sq Ft
0.63 Acres

Recently Sold

$110 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

141 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.63 Acre Lot
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Pole Barn
  • Bungalow
  • Replacement Windows

About This Home

As of February 2025

**Charming 100-Year-Old Farmhouse on a Spacious Lot!**

Welcome to 2215 Fairplain Avenue in St. Joseph Township! This historic 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom farmhouse boasts original wood flooring with 9'' baseboards throughout the main floor, adding timeless character to every room. Situated on a large lot, the property includes a 2-car detached garage, a 16x20 outbuilding, and has been thoughtfully updated with replacement windows, newer siding, furnace, central air, 200 Amp electrical service, and a new water heater. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of history with modern comforts in a beautiful setting, just minutes away from Carronde Park, St. Joseph river access, downtown shopping, restaurants, and beaches.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Jardine

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501406777 Listed on: 01/04/2025

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Last Buyer's Agent

David Jardine

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6501406777 Listed on: 01/04/2025

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,342

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.63 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 279

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,182 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Laundry in Bathroom

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Pole Barn

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,342

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 100 x 279
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2182.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1342.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2182.0
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Other Structures:Pole Barn: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • LivingArea: 2182.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 704.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Bathroom: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 249900.0
  • Other Structures: Pole Barn
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Bathroom, Main Level
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.63
  • Lot Size Area: 0.63
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 279
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 27443.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1342.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2025
Sold by
Turney Rodger
Bought by
Turney Rodger and Turney Shirley
Current Estimated Value
$252,603

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 4, 2025
Closed on
Feb 6, 2025
Sold by
Carolyn Z Corteville Trust and Corteville Christopher L
Bought by
Turney Rodger
Seller's Agent
David Jardine
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Buyer's Agent
David Jardine
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-12.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.99%
Original Mortgage
$235,653
Interest Rate
6.91%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2001
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $240,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $235,653 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/07/2025 02/07/25 Sold $240,000 -4.0% $110 / Sq Ft
11/08/2024 11/08/24 Price Changed $249,900 -5.7% $115 / Sq Ft
09/05/2024 09/05/24 Price Changed $265,000 -3.6% $121 / Sq Ft
08/15/2024 08/15/24 For Sale $275,000 -- $126 / 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 $1,408 $98,000 $0 $0
2024 $836 $79,100 $0 $0
2023 $796 $66,700 $0 $0
2022 $758 $63,000 $0 $0
2021 $1,229 $67,200 $14,800 $52,400
2020 $1,146 $64,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,094 $49,100 $10,000 $39,100
2018 $1,032 $49,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,017 $48,800 $0 $0
2016 $990 $48,500 $0 $0
2015 $987 $43,600 $0 $0
2014 $643 $39,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24042658

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-18-0136-0023-01-1