NOT LISTED FOR SALE

254 Jakway Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $451,000 - $753,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,789 Sq Ft
$154/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 21, 2013

Last sale price $326,000 $86 Per Sq Ft

Est. 79% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,943/month

201 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • 1.34 Acre Lot
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Pond

About This Home

As of November 2013

MOTIVATED SELLER SAYS BRING OFFERS! It's 1927 and the Great Gatsby and Daisy are visiting your splendid, landscaped Mediterranean Colonial manse that commands a bluff view of St Joseph River and 277ft of waterfront that would be perfect for your dock. Located between Chicago (2hrs) and Detroit (3hrs), it's your step back in time w/modern amenities. Charming Single family home or use as B&B. Operated as Riverbend Retreat B&B from 2001-2009 & B&B license is still viable. Stainless & Granite eat-in kitchen has river view. Formal DR has 'Juliet Balcony' & river view.Lge LR with attached Den (w/Fr Doors). For the ARTS & CRAFTS purists, the LR FP is Batchelder Design #415. NO Squeaky floors on MF, it's concrete! Hdwd Flrs up. Uppr Master has bath & pvt deck with river view. Uppr Bath has heate d flr w/bonus area. Comfy 'Owners Qtrs' in finished walkout lower level has rehabbed bath & bdrm FP. 2Car heated garage. Furn is negot. Sqftg from appraisal, Buyer/Buyers Agent to confirm inf

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sharon Halliburton

American Homes Real Estate License #6502328084 Listed on: 03/18/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Donald Kamp

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506044717

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,418

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 1.34 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 270 x 111 x 277 x 178
  • Private Waterfront
  • 277 Feet of Waterfront
  • Shrub
  • Terraced Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned 401 & B&B Licen, 401 & B&B Licen

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,789 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Garden Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Water Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Pond
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Water Fountains

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • Property is near a ravine

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,418

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1927
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Built in Oven
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Floor, Garage Door Opener, Satellite System, Wood Floor, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning, Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Basement: Daylight, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 3789.0
  • Window Features: Garden Window(s), Window Treatments
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Fireplace:Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Garden Window: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Deck(s)
  • List Price: 339000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Ravine
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: St Joseph River
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Public Water, Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.34
  • Lot Size Area: 1.34
  • Lot Dimensions: 270 x 111 x 277 x 178
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 58370.0
  • Zoning Description: 401 & B&B Licen
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2418.0
  • Tax Year: 2013

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2018
Sold by
Wells Michael P and Miller Ross J
Bought by
Wells Michael P and Wells Emily A
Current Estimated Value
$584,049

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$207,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2013
Closed on
Nov 21, 2013
Sold by
Moldovan Karen L
Bought by
Wells Michael P and Miller Ross J
Seller's Agent
Sharon Halliburton
American Homes Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Donald Kamp
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$379,000
Sold Price
$326,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$53,000
-13.98%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.55%
Original Mortgage
$260,800
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Wells Michael P -- First American Title
Wells Michael P -- First American Title
Wells Michael P -- Multiple
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wells Michael P $200,000
Closed Wells Michael P $184,000
Closed Wells Michael P $207,000
Closed Wells Michael P $260,800
Previous Owner Moldovan Karen L $329,200
Previous Owner Moldovan Karen $359,600
Previous Owner Moldovan Karen L $56,250
Previous Owner Moldovan Karen L $318,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/21/2013 11/21/13 Sold $326,000 -14.0% $86 / Sq Ft
10/05/2013 10/05/13 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2013 03/18/13 For Sale $379,000 -- $100 / 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 $8,285 $262,500 $0 $0
2024 $6,261 $242,000 $0 $0
2023 $5,963 $211,700 $0 $0
2022 $5,679 $164,600 $0 $0
2021 $7,271 $154,600 $48,500 $106,100
2020 $6,925 $156,800 $0 $0
2019 $6,683 $153,000 $53,400 $99,600
2018 $6,680 $153,000 $0 $0
2017 $6,569 $151,400 $0 $0
2016 $6,440 $148,500 $0 $0
2015 $6,423 $145,900 $0 $0
2014 $5,997 $170,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Sharon Halliburton

    American Homes Real Estate

  • Donald Kamp

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Donald Kamp

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    (269) 313-1499

    2 in this area

    101 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 13014037

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-18-0136-0044-01-9

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Fair Plain

254 Jakway Ave, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 254 Jakway Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 18 March 2013 and is currently estimated at $584,049, approximately $154 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 254 Jakway Ave 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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