NOT LISTED FOR SALE

272 W Empire Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Estimated Value: $103,000 - $132,894

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,145 Sq Ft
$98/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 14, 2021

Last sale price $68,500 $60 Per Sq Ft

Est. 65% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $712/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Den
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room

About This Home

As of April 2021

Located across the street from the Benton Harbor High School Football field, this cute updated two bedroom one bathroom Bungalow is ready for a homeowner or to be an incredible investment property. The kitchen has new appliances. The bathroom has been recently updated. There is a new partial finished basement. New paint throughout. WIth off street parking, this home is move in ready.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ronald Goos

RE/MAX by the Lake License #6506047011 Listed on: 01/22/2021

RE/MAX by the Lake

Last Buyer's Agent

John Davis

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI License #6501431026

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,323

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 6,457 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 129

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,145 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,323

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1900
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • 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: 1145.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1323.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 925.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1145.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 925.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 65000.0
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 129
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6457.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1323.0
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 22, 2021
Closed on
Apr 12, 2021
Sold by
Derosa Sarah M
Bought by
Hardin James
Seller's Agent
Ronald Goos
RE/MAX by the Lake
Buyer's Agent
John Davis
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
List Price
$75,000
Sold Price
$68,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,500
-8.67%
Current Estimated Value
$112,724

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$44,224
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.60%
Original Mortgage
$70,075
Outstanding Balance
$63,320
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$49,404

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2018
Closed on
Aug 9, 2018
Sold by
Diamond Estate Management Llc
Bought by
Derosa Sarah M
Seller's Agent
Matt Sieber
Realty Executives Instant Equity
Buyer's Agent
Team Goos
Coldwell Banker Advantage
List Price
$50,000
Sold Price
$50,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.42%
Original Mortgage
$48,500
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2018
Closed on
Aug 6, 2018
Sold by
Diamond Fstate Managemfnt Llc
Bought by
Derosa Sarah M
Seller's Agent
Matt Sieber
Realty Executives Instant Equity
Buyer's Agent
Team Goos
Coldwell Banker Advantage
List Price
$50,000
Sold Price
$50,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$48,500
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 1980
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
Hardin James $68,500 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Derosa Sarah M $50,000 First American Title
Derosa Sarah M $50,000 First American Title
-- $14,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hardin James $70,075
Previous Owner Derosa Sarah M $48,500
Previous Owner Derosa Sarah M $48,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/14/2021 04/14/21 Sold $68,500 -8.7% $60 / Sq Ft
01/22/2021 01/22/21 For Sale $75,000 +50.0% $66 / Sq Ft
08/06/2018 08/06/18 Sold $50,000 0.0% $54 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/10/2018 07/10/18 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2018 07/10/18 For Sale $50,000 +177.8% $54 / Sq Ft
03/08/2018 03/08/18 Sold $18,000 -21.7% $19 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/08/2018 03/08/18 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2018 02/01/18 For Sale $23,000 -- $25 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

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 $1,453 $46,400 $0 $0
2024 $1,375 $44,500 $0 $0
2023 $1,009 $35,400 $0 $0
2022 $1,248 $29,600 $0 $0
2021 $1,814 $28,900 $700 $28,200
2020 $1,310 $29,600 $0 $0
2019 $1,287 $28,800 $0 $0
2018 $1,119 $18,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,097 $28,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,079 $28,300 $0 $0
2015 $1,076 $27,200 $0 $0
2014 $1,018 $33,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ronald Goos

    RE/MAX Michigan

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  • John Davis

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    John Davis

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

    (269) 808-4229

    1 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    John Davis
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  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Matt Sieber

    Realty Executives Instant Equity

    (269) 983-7721

    4 in this area

    102 Total Sales

    Matt Sieber
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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Brian Brant

    Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.

    (269) 876-7513

    18 in this area

    76 Total Sales

    Brian Brant
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Team Goos

    Coldwell Banker Advantage

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 20050480

MichRIC

APN: 11-51-1200-0257-00-8

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022

272 W Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 272 W Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 22 January 2021 and is currently estimated at $112,724, approximately $98 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 272 W Empire 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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