Christine Norland
Responds Quickly
Jaqua Realtors
(269) 466-8138
167 Total Sales
15 in Fair Plain
$16K - $585K Price Range
254 Messner Dr Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Fair Plain NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $199,000 - $214,375
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,339
Sq Ft
$154/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- In Ground Pool
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Patio
- Wood Flooring
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Living Room
About This Home
As of January 2020Back on Market- HUD Home in Fairplain with 3 bedrooms, full basement, fenced yard with in-ground pool for a great price. Avail 11-8-19 Bids due Daily by, 11:59 PM CST until sold. AS IS'' HUD property sold by electronic bid only. FHA Case #263-562317 203k eligible. Buyer to verify all information. HUD does NOT pay for title insurance. SAGE Acquisitions makes no warranty as to the existence of mold in this property, and is not liable for the potentially harmful effects thereof and makes no warranty as to the condition of the property. See attached MLS addendum regarding'' Buyer Select'' program & seller paid closing costs. See attached LBP & Disclosure for HUD Homes. LBP.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1954
Lot Details
- 7,642 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 60x127
- Level Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,339 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room
- Dining Area
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
Basement
- Partial Basement
- Crawl Space
Outdoor Features
- In Ground Pool
- Patio
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- REO, home is currently bank or lender owned
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 8, 2019
Closed on
Jan 13, 2020
Sold by
Federal Housing Commissioner
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Beth Van
Bon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Shelle Dragomer
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$65,000
Sold Price
$67,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
3.08%
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
$139,844
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.38%
Original Mortgage
$64,990
Outstanding Balance
$56,299
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$150,545
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 8, 2019
Closed on
Jan 2, 2020
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Piraino Bradley J
Seller's Agent
Beth Van
Bon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Shelle Dragomer
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$65,000
Sold Price
$67,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
3.08%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$64,990
Outstanding Balance
$56,299
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$150,545
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 5, 2019
Sold by
Michigan State Housing Development Autho
Bought by
Secretary Of Housing And Urban
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 31, 2019
Sold by
Michigan State Houisng Dev Authority
Bought by
Secretary Of Housing And Urban Dev
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 11, 2018
Sold by
Allcrea Kevin
Bought by
Michingan State Housing Development
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 9, 2015
Closed on
Apr 8, 2015
Sold by
Veersma Kathy A and The Estate Of Courtie J Weller
Bought by
Jett Patricia
Seller's Agent
Sibyl Kish
Realty Executives Instant Equity
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Haynes
EXIT Realty Harbor Shores
List Price
$89,900
Sold Price
$87,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,400
-2.67%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.82%
Original Mortgage
$85,914
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Fair Plain, MI
-
Christine Norland
-
Nick Lucchetti
Nick Lucchetti
Responds QuicklyCENTURY 21 Affiliated
(269) 388-2763
83 Total Sales
3 in Fair Plain
$170K - $185K Price Range
-
Brett Cosner
Brett Cosner
Jaqua REALTORS
(269) 580-8238
111 Total Sales
1 in Fair Plain
$373,300 Price
-
Gretchen Volkenstein
Gretchen Volkenstein
@properties Christie's International R.E.
(269) 466-8100
245 Total Sales
22 in Fair Plain
$110K - $405K Price Range
-
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
81 Total Sales
1 in Fair Plain
$310,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $67,000 | None Listed On Document | ||
| Piraino Bradley J | $67,000 | None Available | |
| Secretary Of Housing And Urban | -- | New Title Company Name | |
| Secretary Of Housing And Urban Dev | -- | Servicelink | |
| Michingan State Housing Development | $86,250 | None Available | |
| Jett Patricia | $87,500 | Chicago Title Insurance Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $64,990 | ||
| Closed | Piraino Bradley J | $64,990 | |
| Previous Owner | Jett Patricia | $85,914 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2020 01/03/20 | Sold | $67,000 | +3.1% | $50 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/08/2019 11/08/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/08/2019 11/08/19 | For Sale | $65,000 | -25.7% | $49 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/08/2015 04/08/15 | Sold | $87,500 | -2.7% | $44 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/08/2015 04/08/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/09/2015 01/09/15 | For Sale | $89,900 | -- | $45 / 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 | $1,434 | $84,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2025 | $1,341 | $80,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $721 | $76,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $686 | $72,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $654 | $47,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $1,180 | $74,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $1,148 | $35,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $2,733 | $57,200 | $1,000 | $56,200 |
| 2018 | $1,897 | $57,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,927 | $58,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,249 | $58,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,392 | $56,300 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $1,500 | $53,200 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Beth Van
Seller's Agent in 2020
Beth Van
Bon Realty
(269) 684-4445
3 in this area
133 Total Sales
-
Shelle Dragomer
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Shelle Dragomer
@ Properties
(269) 757-3999
3 in this area
170 Total Sales
-
Sibyl Kish
SK
Seller's Agent in 2015
Sibyl Kish
Realty Executives Instant Equity
(269) 983-7721
1 in this area
23 Total Sales
-
TH
Buyer's Agent in 2015
Tracy Haynes
EXIT Realty Harbor Shores
Map
Source: MichRIC
MLS Number: 19038250
APN: 11-03-8280-0022-00-8
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