NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2255 Laurel Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Benton Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $69,000 - $95,011

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,300 Sq Ft
$62/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 19, 2023

Last sale price $81,500 $63 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $452 / mo

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Porch
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room
  • Level Lot

About This Home

As of September 2023

A nice sized starter or retirement home that needs your touch. Enclosed private backyard. Updated furnace. Vinyl siding with frame exterior and attached garage. Home is 1300 Sq. Ft with a crawl space. Very attractive Land Contract term: $8500 down, 8% per annum, $850 Monthly, 5 Yr. PO. Home has well water with public sewer. Please use Showingtime.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leandro Cervantes

Independence Realty (Main) License #6501320147 Listed on: 09/08/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Bob Fetch

DeBartolo Realty - I License #6501278854

Range of Values:

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,261

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 17,860 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 119x156
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned ldr, ldr

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,261

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0.41 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 63.77
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 119x156
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1300.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1261.0
  • Tax Info:Zoning3: ldr
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • 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
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1300.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 1300.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 82900.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.41
  • Lot Size Area: 0.41
  • Lot Dimensions: 119x156
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17860.0
  • Zoning Description: ldr

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1261.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$81,003

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2024
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 8, 2023
Closed on
Sep 15, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Leandro Cervantes
Independence Realty (Main)
Buyer's Agent
Bob Fetch
DeBartolo Realty - I
List Price
$82,900
Sold Price
$81,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,400
-1.69%
Views
13

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.21%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2023
Closed on
May 18, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Beth Van
Bon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Anthony DeBartolo
DeBartolo Realty - I
List Price
$76,000
Sold Price
$61,080
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,920
-19.63%
Views
433

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
139.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 1993
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Benton Heights, MI

  • Sharon Straw Real Estate Agent - @properties Christie's International R.E.

    Sharon Straw

    @properties Christie's International R.E.

    (269) 247-5744

    84 Total Sales

    1 in Benton Heights

    $149,900 Price

    Sharon Straw
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  • Cassie Scramlin Real Estate Agent - KW Ascent

    Cassie Scramlin

    KW Ascent

    (269) 457-5041

    144 Total Sales

    1 in Benton Heights

    $6,000 Price

    Cassie Scramlin
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  • Kimberly Webb Real Estate Agent - Realty Executives Instant Equity

    Kimberly Webb

    Responds Quickly

    Realty Executives Instant Equity

    (269) 468-0813

    77 Total Sales

    1 in Benton Heights

    $4,050,000 Price

    Kimberly Webb
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  • Nick Scalise Real Estate Agent - Listing Leaders

    Nick Scalise

    Responds Quickly

    Listing Leaders

    (219) 245-7059

    239 Total Sales

    1 in Benton Heights

    $169,000 Price

    Nick Scalise
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  • Kim Williams Real Estate Agent - Five Star Real Estate

    Kim Williams

    Five Star Real Estate

    (269) 443-0895

    139 Total Sales

    2 in Benton Heights

    $79,900 Price Range

    Kim Williams
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  • Tammy Stelling Real Estate Agent - @properties Christie's International R.E.

    Tammy Stelling

    @properties Christie's International R.E.

    (269) 338-8158

    57 Total Sales

    2 in Benton Heights

    $125,000 Price Range

    Tammy Stelling
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$10,200 Near North Title Group
$81,500 None Listed On Document
-- None Listed On Document
$61,080 Devon Title
-- None Listed On Document
$57,670 None Available
$75,000 Meridian Title Corp
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/19/2023 09/19/23 Sold $81,500 -1.7% $63 / Sq Ft
09/08/2023 09/08/23 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2023 09/08/23 For Sale $82,900 0.0% $64 / Sq Ft
09/01/2023 09/01/23 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2023 08/29/23 For Sale $82,900 +35.7% $64 / Sq Ft
05/23/2023 05/23/23 Sold $61,080 -11.5% $46 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/26/2023 04/26/23 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2023 04/20/23 Price Changed $69,000 -9.2% $52 / Sq Ft
03/10/2023 03/10/23 For Sale $76,000 -- $57 / 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 $86 $4,700 $0 $0
2025 $1,787 $3,500 $0 $0
2024 $677 $38,500 $0 $0
2023 $889 $37,100 $0 $0
2022 $416 $32,800 $0 $0
2021 $1,255 $30,800 $600 $30,200
2020 $1,137 $30,800 $0 $0
2019 $1,266 $26,400 $500 $25,900
2018 $1,031 $26,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,023 $26,000 $0 $0
2016 $669 $27,000 $0 $0
2015 $958 $25,800 $0 $0
2014 $353 $25,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Leandro Cervantes

    Independence Realty (Main)

    (616) 723-1973

    1 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Leandro Cervantes
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  • Beth Van Real Estate Agent - Bon Realty

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Beth Van

    Bon Realty

    (269) 684-4445

    1 in this area

    132 Total Sales

    Beth Van
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  • B

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Bob Fetch

    DeBartolo Realty - I

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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Robert Fetch

    DeBartolo Realty - I

  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Anthony DeBartolo

    DeBartolo Realty - I

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 23032014

MichRIC

APN: 11-03-0009-0026-33-9

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Benton Heights

2255 Laurel Ave, Benton Harbor, MI

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