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Seller's Agent in 2017
Vikki Wade Team
Coldwell Banker Advantage
277 Messner Dr Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Fair Plain NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $151,000 - $190,000
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,040
Sq Ft
$159/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Recreation Room
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Living Room
- Mud Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
As of October 2017Just what you've been waiting for--an Adorable and Affordable 3 bedroom south Fairplain ranch. You will love the convenience of main floor living in this move in ready home. Featuring spacious rooms, lots of storage, newer windows, newer roof, updated kitchen, stainless appliances and the exterior has been freshly painted. Fantastic location near shopping, restaurants and Lake Michigan beaches.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Vikki Wade Team
Coldwell Banker Advantage Listed on: 06/21/2017
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,269
Year Built
- Built in 1953
Lot Details
- 8,058 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 60 x 134
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Slab Foundation
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,040 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Replacement Windows
- Window Treatments
- Mud Room
- Living Room
- Dining Area
- Recreation Room
- Laundry on main level
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Cable TV Available
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 21, 2017
Closed on
Oct 30, 2017
Sold by
Brown Erin
Bought by
Rabbers Chelsea M
Seller's Agent
Vikki Wade Team
Coldwell Banker Advantage
Buyer's Agent
Mike Barber
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$94,500
Sold Price
$86,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,500
-8.99%
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
$83,621
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.11%
Original Mortgage
$83,420
Outstanding Balance
$70,439
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$99,234
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 19, 2010
Sold by
Brown John
Bought by
Brown Erin
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 6, 2007
Sold by
Brown Erin and Williams Erin
Bought by
Brown Erin and Brown John
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 24, 2006
Sold by
Russell Nicholas and Russell Danielle
Bought by
Williams Erin
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,500
Interest Rate
9.1%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 21, 2005
Sold by
Graffenius Bill and Graffenius Robyn
Bought by
Russell Nicholas
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$74,700
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 8, 2004
Sold by
Williams Duran Evan and Williams Cindy
Bought by
Citibank Na
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 26, 1993
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 24, 1987
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 1, 1985
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 24, 1967
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbers Chelsea M | $86,000 | First American Title | |
| Brown Erin | -- | None Available | |
| Brown Erin | -- | None Available | |
| Williams Erin | $88,500 | Chicago Title | |
| Russell Nicholas | $75,000 | -- | |
| Citibank Na | $51,000 | -- | |
| -- | $18,000 | -- | |
| -- | $13,500 | -- | |
| -- | $18,000 | -- | |
| -- | $13,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Rabbers Chelsea M | $83,420 | |
| Previous Owner | Williams Erin | $88,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Russell Nicholas | $74,700 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2017 10/30/17 | Sold | $86,000 | -9.0% | $83 / Sq Ft |
| 09/08/2017 09/08/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/21/2017 06/21/17 | For Sale | $94,500 | -- | $91 / Sq Ft |
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $1,610 | $57,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $867 | $53,500 | $0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $825 | $51,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $786 | $46,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $1,415 | $43,700 | $2,600 | $41,100 |
| 2020 | $1,397 | $42,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $1,435 | $42,700 | $1,000 | $41,700 |
| 2018 | $1,360 | $42,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,307 | $42,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,269 | $42,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,265 | $40,800 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $660 | $38,600 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Buyer's Agent in 2017
Mike Barber
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
(269) 449-6939
5 in this area
108 Total Sales
Map
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 17030186
APN: 11-03-8280-0015-00-1
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