$231,000
SOLD MAY 29, 2025
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,923 Sq Ft
0.34 Acres

Recently Sold

$120 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Deck
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Brick Exterior Construction

About This Home

As of May 2025

NEW LISTING!! Welcome to this beautifully maintained and spacious brick ranch, perfectly situated in the heart of Fairplain. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath gem offers a blend of comfort, functionality, and location. Enjoy a bright and open layout featuring a large kitchen, cozy wood-burning fireplace, main floor laundry, and a private primary ensuite. Step into the attached 3-season room - ideal for relaxing or entertaining - overlooking a fully fenced backyard. Located just minutes from the sandy shores of Southwest Michigan's beaches and vibrant downtown St. Joseph, you'll love the convenience of nearby shopping, dining, and recreation. Don't miss this opportunity—schedule your private showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael VanDeventer

eXp Realty License #6501410977 Listed on: 04/04/2025

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Savage

Keller Williams Realty Swm License #6501412365

Keller Williams Realty Swm

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,779

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80 x 190
  • Privacy Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

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

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Crawl Space

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Low Threshold Shower
  • Deck

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,779

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1959
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 80 x 190
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1923.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1779.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Substructure:Partial: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat:Low Threshold Shower: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Roofing:Asphalt2: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ensuite: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1720.0
  • Laundry Features Laundry Room: Yes
  • Laundry Features Main Level: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile Floor: Yes
  • Fencing Privacy: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: Covered Entrance, Low Threshold Shower
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • LivingArea: 1923.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 203.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1360.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 203.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Privacy
  • List Price: 219900.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: 3 Season Room, Covered, Deck, Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: Yes
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stone: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Exterior Features 3 Season Room: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Covered: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Size Area: 0.34
  • Lot Dimensions: 80 x 190
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14810.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1779.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2025
Closed on
May 29, 2025
Sold by
Ertman Daniel W
Bought by
Vargas Jasmine and Aguilar Elias J
Seller's Agent
Michael VanDeventer
eXp Realty
Buyer's Agent
Brian Savage
Keller Williams Realty Swm
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$231,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,100
5.05%
Views
26

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-20.54%
Original Mortgage
$231,000
Outstanding Balance
$231,000
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$12,400

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2021
Sold by
Ertman Daniel W
Bought by
Ertman Daniel W and Staley Connie Lynn

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2003
Sold by
Wojahn Jerrold R and Wojahn Kimberly
Bought by
Ertman Daniel W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 1999

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 1994

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 1984
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $231,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan
Warranty Deed $231,000 Chicago Title Of Michigan
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $133,000 Metropolitan Title Company
Deed -- --
Deed $60,000 --
Deed $37,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $231,000 New Conventional
Closed $231,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $90,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $17,495 Unknown
Previous Owner $106,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $100,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Sold $231,000 +5.0% $120 / Sq Ft
04/04/2025 04/04/25 For Sale $219,900 -- $114 / 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 $1,867 $108,400 $0 $0
2024 $1,115 $87,500 $0 $0
2023 $1,062 $71,800 $0 $0
2022 $1,011 $67,600 $0 $0
2021 $1,633 $71,800 $11,800 $60,000
2020 $1,521 $69,100 $0 $0
2019 $1,453 $57,200 $8,000 $49,200
2018 $1,375 $57,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,356 $57,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,320 $58,300 $0 $0
2015 $1,316 $52,700 $0 $0
2014 $857 $51,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 25013455

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-18-0136-0015-21-3