NOT LISTED FOR SALE

344 Searles Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $122,000 - $151,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,648 Sq Ft
$85/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 01, 2016

Last sale price $67,900 $41 Per Sq Ft

Est. 107% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $851/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Newly Remodeled
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Recreation Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of December 2016

TWO for ONE. Two homes. Two lots, two tax ID's.
Main home has three bedrooms and finished basement. Cottage/Studio/Rental home has one bedroom. Both BRIGHT and FRESH. Updated and cared for, this opportunity is amazing! NEW improved systems, heat, electrical, plumbing, roof. All appliances remain. Central sleepy quiet street close to Arts District.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Doreen Johan

Sunset Coast Realty Group License #6501303972 Listed on: 11/04/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Anne Odden

@properties Christie's International R.E. License #6506047094

@properties Christie's International R.E.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,235

Year Built

  • Built in 1951 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 129

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,235

Year Built

Built in 1951 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: Yes
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1951
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: Yes
  • 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: 1648.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Construction Status: Completed
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1264.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1648.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 384.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1264.0
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 384.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 74500.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 129
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2023
Sold by
Pelech Judy
Bought by
Pelch Charles A
Current Estimated Value
$140,449

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 4, 2016
Closed on
Dec 1, 2016
Sold by
Pratt Deborah J and Pratt Deborah
Bought by
Pelech Judy and Pelech Charles A
Seller's Agent
Doreen Johan
Sunset Coast Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Anne Odden
@properties Christie's International R.E.
List Price
$74,500
Sold Price
$67,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,600
-8.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2012
Sold by
Pratt Deborah J
Bought by
Pratt Linda Lee

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2005
Sold by
Riggle Michelle Marie
Bought by
Pratt Deborah J and Munoz Erika

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$58,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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
Pelch Charles A -- None Listed On Document
Pelech Judy $68,000 First American Title
Pratt Linda Lee -- None Available
Pratt Deborah J -- None Available
Pratt Deborah J $72,500 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Pratt Deborah J $58,000
Previous Owner Riggle Michelle Marie $38,500
Previous Owner Riggle Michelle Marie $10,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/01/2016 12/01/16 Sold $67,900 -8.9% $41 / Sq Ft
11/13/2016 11/13/16 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2016 11/04/16 For Sale $74,500 -- $45 / 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 $1,235 $62,600 $0 $0
2024 $731 $51,700 $0 $0
2023 $697 $43,600 $0 $0
2022 $663 $41,100 $0 $0
2021 $1,077 $42,600 $7,400 $35,200
2020 $1,004 $42,500 $0 $0
2019 $962 $33,500 $3,500 $30,000
2018 $862 $33,500 $0 $0
2017 $851 $32,300 $0 $0
2016 $762 $32,100 $0 $0
2015 $760 $29,400 $0 $0
2014 $516 $30,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Doreen Johan

    Sunset Coast Realty Group

    (269) 429-5252

    4 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Doreen Johan
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Anne Odden

    @ Properties

    (269) 982-8544

    4 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    Anne Odden
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16055730

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-18-1240-0106-01-4

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Fair Plain

344 Searles Ave, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 344 Searles Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 04 November 2016 and is currently estimated at $140,449, approximately $85 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 344 Searles 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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