NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2285 Riverbend Dr Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $436,000 - $582,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,819 Sq Ft
$137/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 3, 2019

Last sale price $299,777 $78 Per Sq Ft

Est. 75% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,314 / mo

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • 102 Feet of Waterfront
  • Deck
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Den
  • Porch

About This Home

As of September 2019

St. Joseph riverfront brick home! You'll love it! Dock your boat at your back door! This is a stylish home w/ a wide-open floor plan & vaulted tongue & groove wood ceilings! If you like an open floor plan, come see this home! Many impressive features include: brick fireplace, views of the river, 27 ft 3-seasons room wrapped in windows (not included in square footage) deck & patio overlooking water front, 17 ft Master bedroom w/ private bath, formal & informal dining, open stairway to lower level w/ huge 50 ft family room-rec room. Lower level includes 2 large bedrooms, full bath, kitchenette, daylight windows & walk-out! Plenty of room for any kind of hospitality! This river frontage allows you to dock your boat at your back door w/ your house safely above the river. MUST SEE INSIDE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Arthur Attila

ERA Reardon Realty License #6502136387 Listed on: 07/24/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Riley Raines

Ziems Agency, The License #6501152713

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,353

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 16,988 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 102.5x165.7
  • 102 Feet of Waterfront
  • River Front
  • Cul-De-Sac

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,819 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Water Views
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 2 Bedrooms in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,353

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0.39 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1962
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 102.0
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Daylight, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 3819.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 2
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 2019.0
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1800.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 289900.0
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront Features: River Front
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved, Attached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Lot Size Area: 0.39
  • Lot Dimensions: 102.5x165.7
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16988.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4353.03
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2019
Closed on
Sep 9, 2019
Sold by
Hamilton Jr Jerome D
Bought by
Everett Jim and Everett Jenna
Seller's Agent
Arthur Attila
ERA Reardon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Riley Raines
Ziems Agency, The
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$299,777
Premium/Discount to List
$9,877
3.41%
Current Estimated Value
$524,352

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$224,575
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.72%
Original Mortgage
$239,821
Outstanding Balance
$210,494
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$313,858

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2019
Closed on
Aug 27, 2019
Sold by
Hamilton Jerome D and Hamilton Crystal Rayvett
Bought by
Everett Jim and Everett Jenna
Seller's Agent
Arthur Attila
ERA Reardon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Riley Raines
Ziems Agency, The
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$299,777
Premium/Discount to List
$9,877
3.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$239,821
Outstanding Balance
$210,494
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$313,858

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2019
Closed on
Jul 26, 2019
Sold by
Perkins Joyce Ann and Perkins Edward Lee
Bought by
Hamilton Jerome D
Seller's Agent
Arthur Attila
ERA Reardon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Riley Raines
Ziems Agency, The
List Price
$289,900
Sold Price
$299,777
Premium/Discount to List
$9,877
3.41%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$239,821
Outstanding Balance
$210,494
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$313,858

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2013
Sold by
Hamilton J Jerome Davis and Hamilton Crystal Rayvett
Bought by
Perkins Edward Lee and Perkins Joyce Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$279,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2005
Sold by
Ireland David John and Ireland Rexalee
Bought by
Hamilton Jerome D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$269,650
Interest Rate
5.52%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 1997
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Everett Jim $299,777 First American Title
Hamilton Jerome D -- First American Title
Everett Jim $299,777 None Available
Hamilton Jerome D -- None Available
Perkins Edward Lee $279,000 None Available
Hamilton Jerome D -- Metropolitan Title
-- -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Everett Jim $239,821
Closed Everett Jim $239,821
Previous Owner Perkins Edward Lee $279,000
Previous Owner Hamilton Jerome D $269,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/03/2019 09/03/19 Sold $299,777 +3.4% $78 / Sq Ft
07/25/2019 07/25/19 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2019 07/24/19 For Sale $289,900 -- $76 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $6,166 $260,600 $0 $0
2024 $3,723 $222,300 $0 $0
2023 $5,764 $209,900 $0 $0
2021 $5,411 $186,000 $56,400 $129,600
2020 $5,208 $189,600 $0 $0
2019 $4,289 $181,800 $56,400 $125,400
2018 $4,096 $181,800 $0 $0
2017 $8,078 $159,200 $0 $0
2016 $7,859 $155,500 $0 $0
2015 $7,839 $152,200 $0 $0
2014 $2,553 $149,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Arthur Attila

    ERA Reardon Realty

    (269) 921-8000

    14 in this area

    87 Total Sales

    Arthur Attila
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Riley Raines

    Ziems Agency, The

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 19034734

MichRIC

APN: 11-18-1500-0002-00-6

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Fair Plain

2285 Riverbend Dr, Benton Harbor, MI

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