NOT LISTED FOR SALE

244 Searles Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Benton Harbor Area

Estimated Value: $65,000 - $126,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
995 Sq Ft
$94/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 20, 2021

Last sale price $46,000 $46 Per Sq Ft

Est. 104% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $616 / mo

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Siding
  • Living Room
  • Replacement Windows
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of October 2021

Attractive 2 bedrooms, 1 bath home, new flooring through the living room & bedrooms & new SS Range. Attached storage shed that has ample storage. The room off the laundry room can be used as a mudroom, with plenty of space for shelving, bicycles, and more! The property is registered as a rental, and has been rented for $600/mo since 2012. The potential rent could be $700.
Great value and won't last long. This information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and therefore should be verified by purchaser (s) and or licensed inspector(s) Listing broker makes no warranties or claims as to property condition.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jill Golden

Realty Executives Instant Equity License #6501424803 Listed on: 08/25/2021

Realty Executives Instant Equity

Last Buyer's Agent

Kim Flaherty

Coldwell Banker Realty License #6501395818

Coldwell Banker Realty

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $672

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 5,793 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x129

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Window Unit Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$672

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

5,793 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1945
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Sewer:Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 995.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Windows:Windows: Replacement

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 50000.0
  • Lot Features: Sidewalk
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Roofing:Roofing: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heat Source:Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type:Heat Type: Forced Air

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.133
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x129
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5793.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 672.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 25, 2021
Closed on
Oct 19, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jill Golden
Realty Executives Instant Equity
Buyer's Agent
Kim Flaherty
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$50,000
Sold Price
$46,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-8%
Current Estimated Value
$93,822

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$47,822
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.94%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2016
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 1983

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 1980

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 1977
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Benton Harbor, MI

  • Tim Burkey Real Estate Agent - eXp Realty, LLC

    Tim Burkey

    eXp Realty, LLC

    (574) 217-0553

    180 Total Sales

    1 in Benton Harbor

    $65,000 Price

    Tim Burkey
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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

    4 in Benton Harbor

    $49K - $135K Price Range

    Kimberly Webb
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  • Cat Conklin Real Estate Agent - 616 Realty LLC

    Cat Conklin

    616 Realty LLC

    (616) 208-4904

    65 Total Sales

    1 in Benton Harbor

    $115,000 Price

    Cat Conklin
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  • Christopher Speer Real Estate Agent - eXp Realty LLC

    Christopher Speer

    eXp Realty LLC

    (269) 443-1051

    170 Total Sales

    2 in Benton Harbor

    $105K - $155K Price Range

    Christopher Speer
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  • Julie Quardokus Real Estate Agent - Cressy & Everett Real Estate

    Julie Quardokus

    Cressy & Everett Real Estate

    (269) 247-7275

    87 Total Sales

    2 in Benton Harbor

    $128K - $150K Price Range

    Julie Quardokus
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  • Christine Norland Real Estate Agent - Jaqua Realtors

    Christine Norland

    Responds Quickly

    Jaqua Realtors

    (269) 466-8138

    167 Total Sales

    12 in Benton Harbor

    $3K - $83K Price Range

    Christine Norland
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$46,000 None Available
-- Attorney
-- Ct
$13,900 --
$10,000 --
$8,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/20/2021 10/20/21 Sold $46,000 -8.0% $46 / Sq Ft
08/25/2021 08/25/21 For Sale $50,000 -- $50 / 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 $1,200 $26,600 $0 $0
2025 $816 $26,300 $0 $0
2024 $785 $23,100 $0 $0
2023 $628 $16,000 $0 $0
2022 $712 $11,800 $0 $0
2021 $681 $11,700 $700 $11,000
2020 $672 $11,900 $0 $0
2019 $1,019 $10,500 $0 $0
2018 $1,015 $16,000 $0 $0
2017 $877 $19,600 $0 $0
2016 $847 $19,800 $0 $0
2015 $845 $19,100 $0 $0
2014 $901 $23,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jill Golden

    Realty Executives Instant Equity

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  • Kim Flaherty Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Kim Flaherty

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (630) 640-0015

    27 Total Sales

    Kim Flaherty
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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Kimberly Flaherty

    Realty Executives Instant Equity

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 21102414

MichRIC

APN: 11-51-6000-0066-00-2

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022

244 Searles Ave, Benton Harbor, MI

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