NOT LISTED FOR SALE

254 Searles Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Estimated Value: $122,000 - $142,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,547 Sq Ft
$86/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 19, 2014

Last sale price $17,500 $11 Per Sq Ft

Est. 663% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $833/month

195 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Fenced Yard
  • Porch
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of February 2014

This property is now under auction terms. Bids should be submitted through www.Auction.com. This property is subject to a 5% buyer's premium pursuant to the Auction Terms & Conditions (minimums may apply). All auction assets will be sold subject to seller approval. Four bedrooms and two full baths, plus a full basement and a two car detached garage. Lots of room!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Greg Miller

Active Realtors License #6501262452 Listed on: 07/19/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Greg Miller

Active Realtors License #6501262452 Listed on: 07/19/2013

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 129
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,547 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Partial Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • REO, home is currently bank or lender owned

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1945
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50 x 129
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1547.0
  • General Property Info:Design: Traditional
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1043.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Sale Conditions:REOBank Owned: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1547.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Special Features: RealEstateOwned
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Partial
  • LivingArea: 1547.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 784.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Back, Porch(es), Patio, Deck(s)
  • List Price: 38000.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Patio: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 129
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1043.0
  • Tax Year: 2013

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2014
Sold by
Erich Kevin R and Erich Sharla D
Bought by
Erich Home Rentals Llc
Current Estimated Value
$133,543

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2013
Closed on
Jan 31, 2014
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Erich Kevin R and Erich Sharla D
Seller's Agent
Greg Miller
Active Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Greg Miller
Active Realtors
List Price
$49,900
Sold Price
$17,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$32,400
-64.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.06%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2012
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2012
Sold by
Carter Marquise
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2007
Sold by
Williams Margaret J
Bought by
Carter Marquise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 1984

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 1984

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 1976
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
Erich Home Rentals Llc -- None Available
Erich Kevin R $17,500 Servicelink
Fannie Mae -- None Available
Wells Fargo Bank Na $64,311 None Available
Carter Marquise $80,000 Multiple
-- $10,300 --
-- -- --
-- $19,300 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Carter Marquise $80,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/19/2014 02/19/14 Sold $17,500 -64.9% $11 / Sq Ft
01/30/2014 01/30/14 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2013 07/19/13 For Sale $49,900 -- $32 / 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 $1,499 $52,200 $0 $0
2024 $1,442 $46,200 $0 $0
2023 $1,153 $33,600 $0 $0
2022 $1,308 $25,100 $0 $0
2021 $2,229 $24,500 $700 $23,800
2020 $1,301 $27,700 $0 $0
2019 $1,636 $24,700 $0 $0
2018 $1,374 $39,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,349 $19,700 $0 $0
2016 $1,202 $19,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,199 $19,200 $0 $0
2014 $1,299 $23,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Greg Miller

    Active Realtors

    (269) 208-3568

    5 in this area

    99 Total Sales

    Greg Miller
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 13042691

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-51-6000-0068-00-5

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022

254 Searles Ave, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 254 Searles Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 19 July 2013 and is currently estimated at $133,543, approximately $86 per square foot. This property was built in 1945. 254 Searles 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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