NOT LISTED FOR SALE

259 Downey Dr Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $218,000 - $265,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,576 Sq Ft
$148/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 18, 2018

Last sale price $128,000 $81 Per Sq Ft

Est. 77% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,415/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Shed
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of May 2018

Immaculately clean & well maintained ranch in Fairplain, St Joseph Township. 3 bedroom 1 bath. Two sided gas fireplace. Hardwood floors under carpet in living room, hallway & bedrooms. 25x10 heated back porch. Full basement w/large family room. Fenced back yard. All appliances and washer/dryer stay. New Driveway 2011 (total replacement). Furnace 2010. Gutters & Leaf Guard 2010. Windows 2007. Sump Pump 2012. Sellers offering 1yr Home Warranty. All measurements to best ability of Agent. Buyer and Buyer Agent to verify.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Bodnar

Jung Agency, The License #6502370370 Listed on: 04/16/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Rebecca Wood

Century 21 Affiliated License #6501314875

Century 21 Affiliated

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,179

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 10,018 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 77x128

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Composition Roof
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Chute

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,179

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1954
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 77x128
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1576.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1179.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Additional Items:Home Warranty: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1176.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Chute: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1576.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 400.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1176.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 400.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • List Price: 127500.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Stone: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Chute
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 77x128
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10018.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1179.0
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2018
Closed on
May 24, 2018
Sold by
George M Bruder Revocable Living Trust
Bought by
Gumpert Shannon M
Seller's Agent
Chris Bodnar
Jung Agency, The
Buyer's Agent
Rebecca Wood
Century 21 Affiliated
List Price
$127,500
Sold Price
$128,000
Premium/Discount to List
$500
0.39%
Current Estimated Value
$226,448

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$98,448
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.01%
Original Mortgage
$121,600
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 1999
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
Gumpert Shannon M $128,000 Chicago Title
-- -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gumpert Shannon Maryalice $123,000
Closed Gumpert Shannon M $123,000
Closed Gumpert Shannon M $121,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/18/2018 05/18/18 Sold $128,000 +0.4% $81 / Sq Ft
04/20/2018 04/20/18 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2018 04/16/18 For Sale $127,500 -- $81 / 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 $2,099 $101,900 $0 $0
2024 $1,256 $90,000 $0 $0
2023 $1,196 $68,800 $0 $0
2022 $1,139 $64,800 $0 $0
2021 $1,848 $69,500 $11,500 $58,000
2020 $1,722 $68,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,644 $49,600 $7,800 $41,800
2018 $1,228 $49,600 $0 $0
2017 $1,211 $50,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,179 $50,400 $0 $0
2015 $1,176 $45,500 $0 $0
2014 $766 $44,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Chris Bodnar

    Jung Agency, The

    (269) 429-6800

    7 in this area

    62 Total Sales

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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Rebecca Wood

    Century 21 Affiliated

    (269) 266-2441

    4 in this area

    20 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18013098

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-18-5400-0004-00-4

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Fair Plain

259 Downey Dr, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 259 Downey Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 16 April 2018 and is currently estimated at $233,472, approximately $148 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 259 Downey Dr 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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