Gretchen Volkenstein
@properties Christie's International R.E.
(269) 466-8100
246 Total Sales
19 in Fair Plain
$110K - $405K Price Range
241 Benjamin St Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Fair Plain NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $231,000 - $301,422
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,418
Sq Ft
$110/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Den
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Patio
- Workshop
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Living Room
About This Home
As of October 2024Charming 3 bedroom, 3 full bath ranch style home in the South Fairplain area! This home offers a primary suite with a full bath plus additional 2 bedroom and hallway bath. Spacious living room with a lot of natural light. Large kitchen complete with granite countertops and large pantry. Spacious dining area with a slider to a concrete patio and large fenced in back yard. The finished basement features a large family room, full bath, and additional bedroom/hobby room ( please note that the basement bedroom does not have an egress window). Attached 2 car garage and the additional 20 x 24 garage with single overhead door, 220 elec and workshop area. There are lots of recent updates: new floor in the primary bedroom, new carpets, backsplash, granite countertops. basement renovations 2024.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
The Shore Real Estate Group License #6501353727 Listed on: 08/09/2024
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,524
Year Built
- Built in 1992
Lot Details
- 10,996 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 80' x 138'
- Fenced
- Shrub
- Level Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,418 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Area
- Den
- Workshop
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Electric Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
- Phone Available
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 9, 2024
Closed on
Oct 3, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Joy Schwarting
The Shore Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Chris Bodnar
Jung Agency, The
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$262,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-1.13%
Views
47
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,856
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.79%
Original Mortgage
$254,140
Outstanding Balance
$249,007
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$16,849
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 1, 2021
Closed on
May 17, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brian Newton
Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Joy Schwarting
The Shore Real Estate Group
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
8.63%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.94%
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 27, 2002
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 15, 2001
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 26, 2000
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 4, 1999
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 13, 1995
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 11, 1992
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Fair Plain, MI
-
Gretchen Volkenstein
-
Keith Ykema
Keith Ykema
City2Shore Real Estate Inc.
(616) 344-0854
94 Total Sales
1 in Fair Plain
$295,000 Price
-
Tom Fry
Tom Fry
True Michigan Properties
(269) 468-0881
79 Total Sales
1 in Fair Plain
$310,000 Price
-
Tammy Anders
Tammy Anders
MI Realty, A Michigan RE Co.
(269) 448-0856
248 Total Sales
1 in Fair Plain
$178,000 Price
-
Jessica Steele
Jessica Steele
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
(269) 557-0630
394 Total Sales
2 in Fair Plain
$255K - $270K Price Range
-
Carla Galbraith
Carla Galbraith
Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E.
(269) 466-1827
59 Total Sales
3 in Fair Plain
$80K - $256K Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $262,000 | Meridian Title | ||
| $190,000 | First American Title | ||
| $105,000 | -- | ||
| $116,000 | -- | ||
| $82,000 | -- | ||
| $73,000 | -- | ||
| $89,000 | -- | ||
| $1,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $254,140 | ||
| Previous Owner | $190,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/04/2024 10/04/24 | Sold | $262,000 | -1.1% | $108 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/05/2024 09/05/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/09/2024 08/09/24 | For Sale | $265,000 | +39.5% | $110 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/17/2021 05/17/21 | Sold | $190,000 | +8.6% | $85 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/01/2021 04/01/21 | For Sale | $174,900 | -- | $78 / 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 | $3,736 | $129,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2025 | $2,648 | $128,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $1,589 | $114,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $1,513 | $87,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $1,441 | $82,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $2,001 | $87,500 | $11,800 | $75,700 |
| 2020 | $1,864 | $86,100 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $1,780 | $70,400 | $8,000 | $62,400 |
| 2018 | $1,689 | $70,400 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,666 | $70,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,621 | $71,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,617 | $63,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $1,053 | $61,800 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Joy Schwarting
Seller's Agent in 2024
Joy Schwarting
The Shore Real Estate Group
(269) 519-4777
6 in this area
146 Total Sales
-
Chris Bodnar
C
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Chris Bodnar
Jung Agency, The
(269) 429-6800
8 in this area
48 Total Sales
-
Brian Newton
Seller's Agent in 2021
Brian Newton
Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.
(269) 921-4551
32 in this area
203 Total Sales
-
C
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Chantana Schwarting
Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E.
Map
Source: MichRIC
MLS Number: 24041591
APN: 11-18-2720-0005-00-8
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