NOT LISTED FOR SALE

297 Benjamin St Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $254,000 - $301,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,305 Sq Ft
$120/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 28, 2019

Last sale price $187,500 $81 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,492 / mo

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Recreation Room
  • Den
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of May 2019

Fantastic home built in 93' on a corner lot in a great neighborhood with poured concrete foundation. Beautiful wood floors invite you in to the open concept living and dining area. Kitchen features large center island with plenty of cabinet space. Main floor complete with master suite and laundry room. Downstairs you will find a finished bedroom and bathroom. New carpet and fresh paint make this home shine. It won't last long, come take a look!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris Koenes

ERA Reardon Realty License #6501402837 Listed on: 03/16/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly Arellano

Cressy & Everett Real Estate License #6501388204

Cressy & Everett Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,929

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 10,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x135
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,929

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

10,800 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1993
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 113.5
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 80x135
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2305.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1929.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1630.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2305.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 675.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1630.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 675.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 185000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
  • Lot Dimensions: 80x135
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10800.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1929.0
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2019
Closed on
Jun 3, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Chris Koenes
ERA Reardon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Arellano
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$195,000
Sold Price
$187,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,500
-3.85%
Current Estimated Value
$277,400

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$89,900
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.66%
Original Mortgage
$187,500
Outstanding Balance
$161,731
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$115,669

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 16, 2019
Closed on
May 28, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Chris Koenes
ERA Reardon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Arellano
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$195,000
Sold Price
$187,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,500
-3.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$187,500
Outstanding Balance
$161,731
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$115,669

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2009
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,883
Interest Rate
5.65%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 1995

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 1993

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 1992

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 1990

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1989

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 1989

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 1989

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 1989

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 1985

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 1985

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 1980
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$187,500 First American Title
$187,500 First American Title
$119,250 None Available
$149,698 None Available
$137,000 --
$102,300 --
$87,200 --
$4,500 --
$4,500 --
$300 --
$100 --
-- --
$100 --
$100 --
-- --
$1,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $187,500
Closed $187,500
Previous Owner $134,883
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/28/2019 05/28/19 Sold $187,500 -3.8% $81 / Sq Ft
04/05/2019 04/05/19 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2019 03/16/19 For Sale $195,000 -- $85 / 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 $30 $129,200 $0 $0
2025 $30 $126,900 $0 $0
2024 $30 $113,100 $0 $0
2023 $30 $86,600 $0 $0
2022 $30 $81,400 $0 $0
2021 $18 $86,800 $0 $0
2020 $18 $0 $0 $0
2019 $1,485 $73,300 $8,000 $65,300
2018 $1,767 $73,300 $0 $0
2017 $1,742 $73,700 $0 $0
2016 $1,695 $73,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,691 $66,300 $0 $0
2014 $1,101 $64,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Chris Koenes

    ERA Reardon Realty

  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Kelly Arellano

    Cressy & Everett Real Estate

    (269) 921-6683

    15 in this area

    141 Total Sales

    Kelly Arellano
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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Kelly Mawhinney Team

    Pier Realty

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 19009566

MichRIC

APN: 11-18-2720-0001-00-2

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Fair Plain

297 Benjamin St, Benton Harbor, MI

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