NOT LISTED FOR SALE

378 Western Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $112,000 - $180,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
$98/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 19, 2015

Last sale price $52,000 $32 Per Sq Ft

Est. 192% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $993/month

203 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of October 2015

Great traditional style brick home is situated on an oversized lot over 300' deep with many nice shade trees. Nice large front porch. Beautiful hardwood floors and woodwork. Newer light and bright kitchen. One full bath and convenient half bath, too! Four bedrooms upstairs. This is a great home that is priced for value to sell!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Doug Johan

Sunset Coast Realty Group License #6502120941 Listed on: 03/25/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Maria Marlatt

Real Estate Center, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70 x 301

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1940
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 70 X 301
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1600.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1574.28
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1600.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1600.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 950.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 54900.0
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.48
  • Lot Size Area: 0.48
  • Lot Dimensions: 70 X 301
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21070.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1574.28
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2019
Sold by
Sheriff Of Berrien County
Bought by
Double M Holdings Llc
Current Estimated Value
$152,000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2019
Sold by
Sechrist John
Bought by
Double M Holdings Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2015
Closed on
Sep 30, 2015
Sold by
Tucker Jennifer Kechkaylo and Kechkaylo Jennifer
Bought by
Sechrist John
Seller's Agent
Doug Johan
Sunset Coast Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Maria Marlatt
Real Estate Center, LLC
List Price
$69,900
Sold Price
$52,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,900
-25.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.68%
Original Mortgage
$53,118
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2009
Sold by
Fine Neighborhood Properties Llc
Bought by
Kechkaylo Jennifer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$73,150
Interest Rate
4.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2004
Sold by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems
Bought by
Homecomings Financial Network Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2004
Sold by
Dortch Tommie and Dortch Tangelia
Bought by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems and Aegis Mortgage Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 1991

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 1985

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 1979

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 1978
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
Double M Holdings Llc $50,431 None Listed On Document
Double M Holdings Llc $50,431 None Available
Sechrist John $52,000 First American Title
Kechkaylo Jennifer $74,500 Metropolitan Title Company
Homecomings Financial Network Inc -- --
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems $72,750 --
-- $79,000 --
-- -- --
-- $30,000 --
-- $35,900 --
-- $32,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Double M Holdings Llc $107,700
Open Double M Holdings Llc $325,000
Closed Double M Holdings Llc $150,000
Previous Owner Sechrist John $53,118
Previous Owner Kechkaylo Jennifer $73,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/19/2015 10/19/15 Sold $52,000 -25.6% $33 / Sq Ft
10/14/2015 10/14/15 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2015 03/25/15 For Sale $69,900 -- $44 / 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 $1,927 $67,700 $0 $0
2024 $1,439 $54,500 $0 $0
2023 $1,370 $42,200 $0 $0
2022 $1,305 $40,000 $0 $0
2021 $1,685 $42,000 $10,400 $31,600
2020 $1,605 $41,200 $0 $0
2019 $1,562 $36,100 $4,900 $31,200
2018 $927 $36,100 $0 $0
2017 $914 $34,600 $0 $0
2016 $888 $34,400 $0 $0
2015 $1,382 $31,400 $0 $0
2014 $1,256 $35,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Doug Johan

    Sunset Coast Realty Group

    (269) 429-5252

    4 in this area

    45 Total Sales

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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Maria Marlatt

    Real Estate Center, LLC

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 14052999

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-18-8700-0051-00-8

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Fair Plain

378 Western Ave, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 378 Western Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 25 March 2015 and is currently estimated at $156,667, approximately $97 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 378 Western 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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