NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 Messner Dr Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $165,000 - $194,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,056 Sq Ft
$165/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 20, 2023

Last sale price $144,500 $137 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,122/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Level Lot
  • Shed
  • Replacement Windows
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of January 2023

Move right into this charming 3 bedroom, 1 bath updated brick home! Nice backyard to entertain plus two outbuildings for storage.
Centrally located to schools, restaurants & more! Hurry this won't last long and just in time for the holidays!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jill Golden

Realty Executives Instant Equity License #6501424803 Listed on: 11/23/2022

Realty Executives Instant Equity

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Barton

Siriano Realty License #6501439079

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,036

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 8,254 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x134
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,056 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,036

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1953
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 60x134
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1056.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2036.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1056.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 1056.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 149900.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 60x134
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8254.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2036.0
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 23, 2022
Closed on
Jan 20, 2023
Sold by
Raschke Nancy
Bought by
Milum Donald R and Winegardner Rhonda
Seller's Agent
Jill Golden
Realty Executives Instant Equity
Buyer's Agent
Karen Barton
Siriano Realty
List Price
$149,000
Sold Price
$144,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-3.02%
Views
35
Current Estimated Value
$174,527

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$30,027
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.68%
Original Mortgage
$141,882
Outstanding Balance
$137,539
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$37,629

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2011
Sold by
Hamilton Lawrence Lee
Bought by
Raschke Nancy Jean

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 1993

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 1989

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 1985

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 1980
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Milum Donald R $144,500 Oak Title Services
Raschke Nancy Jean -- None Available
-- $48,000 --
-- $34,000 --
-- $24,500 --
-- -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Milum Donald R $141,882
Previous Owner Raschke Nancy $35,400
Previous Owner Hamilton Lawrence L $32,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/20/2023 01/20/23 Sold $144,500 -3.6% $137 / Sq Ft
12/12/2022 12/12/22 Pending -- -- --
11/30/2022 11/30/22 Price Changed $149,900 +0.6% $142 / Sq Ft
11/23/2022 11/23/22 For Sale $149,000 -- $141 / 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 $2,052 $66,800 $0 $0
2024 $1,107 $63,000 $0 $0
2023 $787 $59,800 $0 $0
2022 $1,525 $56,700 $0 $0
2021 $2,036 $53,100 $2,600 $50,500
2020 $1,332 $50,900 $0 $0
2019 $1,313 $43,600 $1,000 $42,600
2018 $1,273 $43,600 $0 $0
2017 $1,259 $45,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,222 $45,000 $0 $0
2015 $1,219 $43,000 $0 $0
2014 $635 $40,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Jill Golden

    Realty Executives Instant Equity

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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Karen Barton

    Siriano Realty

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 22048947

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-03-8280-0011-00-6

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Fair Plain

229 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 229 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 23 November 2022 and is currently estimated at $174,527, approximately $165 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 229 Messner Dr is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including Fair Plain Middle School, Benton Harbor High School, and Benton Harbor Charter School Academy.

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