NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2497 Somerlayton Rd Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $166,000 - $263,000

5 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,256 Sq Ft
$97/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 27, 2018

Last sale price $70,000 $31 Per Sq Ft

Est. 210% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,343/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Porch
  • Recreation Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Cooling Available

About This Home

As of April 2018

Large 5 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home on almost a half acre in Benton Township. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants and schools. The house features a large eat in kitchen, main floor bedroom and a large dining room. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and a half bath with two stairways leading up. There is a large porch that wraps around the house, an enclosed back porch and a two car garage. The partially fenced area wouldn't take much to close in for children or pets. The house is part of an estate and is still full of furniture and personal property. Whatever the sellers have not removed from the property at time of closing will remain with the property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancye Kitchell

Bon Realty Listed on: 03/25/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Lirones

Gold Realty License #6504302579

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,206

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 200

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,256 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Partial Basement
  • Attic Fan
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Softener is Owned

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,206

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 100 X 200
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2256.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1205.99
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2256.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Farm House: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Attic Fan: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Partial
  • LivingArea: 2256.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 500.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • List Price: 74500.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Attic Fan
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.46
  • Lot Size Area: 0.46
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 200
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20037.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1205.99
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2018
Closed on
Apr 26, 2018
Sold by
Babashka Jennifer K and Woods Jennifer
Bought by
Jones Russell V
Seller's Agent
Nancye Kitchell
Bon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michael Lirones
Gold Realty
List Price
$74,500
Sold Price
$70,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-6.04%
Current Estimated Value
$216,800

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$146,800
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.96%
Original Mortgage
$56,000
Outstanding Balance
$48,570
Interest Rate
4.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$171,749

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 1983

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1983
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
Jones Russell V $70,000 First American Title
-- $30,000 --
-- $18,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jones Russell V $56,000
Previous Owner Edge D William $30,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/27/2018 04/27/18 Sold $70,000 -6.0% $31 / Sq Ft
03/27/2018 03/27/18 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2018 03/25/18 For Sale $74,500 -- $33 / 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 $1,948 $82,200 $0 $0
2024 $1,055 $76,200 $0 $0
2023 $1,004 $72,700 $0 $0
2022 $957 $68,400 $0 $0
2021 $1,702 $64,100 $4,400 $59,700
2020 $1,679 $62,100 $0 $0
2019 $1,660 $47,200 $1,700 $45,500
2018 $1,220 $47,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,206 $49,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,174 $48,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,170 $47,400 $0 $0
2014 $619 $45,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nancye Kitchell

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Nancye Kitchell

    Bon Realty

    (269) 684-4445

    1 in this area

    30 Total Sales

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  • Michael Lirones

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Michael Lirones

    Gold Realty

    (269) 332-8580

    5 in this area

    92 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18011270

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-03-0031-0043-07-8

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Fair Plain

2497 Somerlayton Rd, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 2497 Somerlayton Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 25 March 2018 and is currently estimated at $219,453, approximately $97 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 2497 Somerlayton Rd is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including Fair Plain Middle School, Benton Harbor High School, and Brookview Montessori School.

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