NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3130 E Empire Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Estimated Value: $357,000 - $443,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,791 Sq Ft
$225/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 21, 2016

Last sale price $299,900 $167 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,488/month

86 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • 17 Acre Lot
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of October 2016

One of the nicest & most charming places you may have ever seen! This beautifully renovated 3 bedroom home, situated on 17 acres, boasts a newer kitchen w/ hickory cabinetry & beechnut hardwood flooring that sprawls into the dining room & office complimented by new interior paint & carpet on both levels. Wonderful 12x24 3-season room, 2 car garage/pole barn with 3rd stall workshop & lean-to and storage building are just a few bonuses of this property. Also featured is a darling 1 bedroom cottage, gazebo and campfire pit. You will enjoy countless wildlife & gorgeous sunrises & sunsets! Too many more updates to mention, itemized list available. You truly don't want to miss this! Welcome home!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Enders

Realty Executives Instant Equity License #6502321143 Listed on: 06/15/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Judy Bibbings

eXp Realty License #6501291892

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,793

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 17 Acre Lot
  • Decorative Fence
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,791 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Stove
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Gazebo
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Doors are 36 inches wide or more
  • Guest House
  • Tillable Land

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,793

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • 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: Irregular
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1791.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1793.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Additional Items:Humidifier: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Landscape:Decor Fence: Yes
  • Additional Items:GasWood Stove: Yes
  • Landscape:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • Lot Description:Tillable: Yes
  • Additional Items:Guest Quarters: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1791.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat 36 Inch Entrance Door: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Other Structures:Guest House: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built in Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
  • Accessibility Features: 36 Inch Entrance Door
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Gas/Wood Stove, Guest Quarters, Humidifier, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • LivingArea: 1791.0
  • Window Features: Replacement, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 700.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: 3 Season Room
  • List Price: 299900.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Tillable
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Guest House
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: Yes
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Gazebo: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 17.0
  • Lot Size Area: 17.0
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 740520.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1793.0
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2016
Closed on
Oct 21, 2016
Sold by
Enders Michael A and Enders Lori A
Bought by
Russell Raymond A
Seller's Agent
Michael Enders
Realty Executives Instant Equity
Buyer's Agent
Judy Bibbings
eXp Realty
List Price
$329,900
Sold Price
$299,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-9.09%
Current Estimated Value
$402,590

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$102,690
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.79%
Original Mortgage
$264,448
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Russell Raymond A $299,900 Cti
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Russell Raymond A $270,600
Closed Russell Raymond A $263,200
Closed Russell Raymond A $264,448
Previous Owner Enders Michael A $216,000
Previous Owner Enders Michael A $216,000
Previous Owner Enders Michael A $155,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/21/2016 10/21/16 Sold $299,900 -9.1% $167 / Sq Ft
09/09/2016 09/09/16 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2016 06/15/16 For Sale $329,900 -- $184 / 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 $4,110 $189,500 $0 $0
2024 $2,162 $163,500 $0 $0
2023 $2,059 $157,800 $0 $0
2022 $1,961 $138,500 $0 $0
2021 $3,756 $134,100 $12,000 $122,100
2020 $3,793 $176,600 $0 $0
2019 $5,279 $145,200 $10,300 $134,900
2018 $3,336 $145,200 $0 $0
2017 $3,231 $100,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,138 $102,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,134 $108,000 $0 $0
2014 $600 $112,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Michael Enders

    Realty Executives Instant Equity

  • Judy Bibbings

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Judy Bibbings

    eXp Realty

    (269) 930-5413

    2 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Judy Bibbings
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16029988

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-03-0027-0012-05-1

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022

3130 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 3130 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 15 June 2016 and is currently estimated at $402,590, approximately $224 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 3130 E Empire Ave is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including Fair Plain Middle School, Benton Harbor High School, and Countryside Academy High School.

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