NOT LISTED FOR SALE

453 Brownway Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $188,000 - $254,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,190 Sq Ft
$185/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 11, 2020

Last sale price $141,000 $118 Per Sq Ft

Est. 56% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,355 / mo

74 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Porch
  • Shed
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of March 2020

Updated ranch in St Joseph Township. Now has all new kitchen appliances installed, range/over, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave/fan/light. The up dates have been extensive, bathroom, kitchen with an abundance of new cabinets on the South side by range/oven. This makes for a real chefs kitchen. Loads of counter tops have been installed for convenience. Floors in kitchen and eating area and bathroom are new solid vinyl plank. All hardwood floors have been sanded with two coats of poly. All baseboards are new wood and new paint. Completely painted all room and basement. Front and side porches that were brick have been removed and new much larger porches have been added. Windows are now all new and replacement for heat efficiency. New power panel with all outlets in kit kitchen and bathroom new GFCI's. Chimney flashing has been replaced and is now correct. New gutters front and back and commercial downspouts installed. Furnace has been check and serviced. Great location for shopping in St Joseph or all the big box stores in Benton Township! Easy access for all that SW Michigan offers! Lake front viewing, Silver Beach, music venues and close to Lake Michigan College. Ask how you can get a Free Home Warranty!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Rhodes

ERA Reardon Realty License #6501302836 Listed on: 11/27/2019

ERA Reardon Realty

Co-Listed By

Robert Biggins

ERA Reardon Realty License #6501422354

Last Buyer's Agent

Althea Gaddy

eXp Realty License #6502402586

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,800

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 10,298 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 78 x 132
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,190 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,800

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

10,298 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 121.76
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 78 X 132
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1190.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1800.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1190.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Other Structures:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Broadband, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1190.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 144900.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Porch(es)
  • 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:Porch(es): Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Area: 0.24
  • Lot Dimensions: 78 X 132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10298.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1800.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 27, 2019
Closed on
Feb 14, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
James Rhodes
ERA Reardon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Althea Gaddy
eXp Realty
List Price
$144,900
Sold Price
$141,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-2.69%
Current Estimated Value
$220,386

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$79,386
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.37%
Original Mortgage
$138,446
Outstanding Balance
$123,544
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$96,842

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2004
Sold by
Bought by
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
$141,000 First American Title
-- Ata National Title Group Llc
$59,500 None Available
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $138,446
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/11/2020 03/11/20 Sold $141,000 -2.7% $118 / Sq Ft
02/09/2020 02/09/20 Pending -- -- --
11/27/2019 11/27/19 For Sale $144,900 -- $122 / 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 $2,062 $99,400 $0 $0
2025 $2,003 $98,000 $0 $0
2024 $1,197 $86,200 $0 $0
2023 $1,140 $65,600 $0 $0
2022 $1,086 $61,800 $0 $0
2021 $1,943 $66,400 $11,500 $54,900
2020 $1,140 $64,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,722 $41,000 $7,800 $33,200
2018 $1,647 $41,000 $0 $0
2017 $1,619 $40,800 $0 $0
2016 $932 $40,500 $0 $0
2015 $929 $36,300 $0 $0
2014 $605 $35,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    James Rhodes

    ERA Reardon Realty

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  • R

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Robert Biggins

    ERA Reardon Realty

  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Althea Gaddy

    eXp Realty

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 19056409

MichRIC

APN: 11-18-7490-0004-00-1

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Fair Plain

453 Brownway, Benton Harbor, MI

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