NOT LISTED FOR SALE

453 S Ottawa Rd Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $158,000 - $211,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,320 Sq Ft
$138/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 11, 2024

Last sale price $195,000 $148 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,183 / mo

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Porch
  • Living Room
  • 3-minute walk to Napier Park

About This Home

As of October 2024

Step into this exceptionally well built and charming post WWII Fairplain 2 bed/ 1 bath home, where vintage allure meets modern comfort. Boasting a partially finished lower level, complete with a cozy rec room and versatile flex room, this residence offers both space and functionality. Don't miss out on this beautifully maintained treasure! From its cozy bedrooms to its updated bathroom, this home offers the perfect blend of nostalgia and modern living. Clean as a whistle and move-in ready!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kimberly Keigley

Coastline Realty Group License #6502398099 Listed on: 08/16/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Anna Glassman

Glassman Real Estate License #6502432505

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,981

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 10,890 Sq Ft Lot
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,981

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0.25 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 210.81
  • 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: 1320.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1981.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Windows:Replacement: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:High-Speed Internet: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 944.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • Laundry Features Sink: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1320.0
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 376.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 944.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 376.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 199000.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: 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

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Sink
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Storm Sewer, High-Speed Internet
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
  • Lot Dimensions: Irregular
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10890.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1981.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 16, 2024
Closed on
Oct 10, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kimberly Keigley
Coastline Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Anna Glassman
Glassman Real Estate
List Price
$199,000
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-2.01%
Views
52
Current Estimated Value
$182,250

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$12,750
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.92%
Original Mortgage
$185,250
Outstanding Balance
$181,813
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$437

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2008
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
-- First American Title
-- First American Title
-- None Available
-- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $185,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/11/2024 10/11/24 Sold $195,000 -2.0% $148 / Sq Ft
08/02/2024 08/02/24 For Sale $199,000 -- $151 / 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 $2,373 $72,600 $0 $0
2025 $1,949 $70,400 $0 $0
2024 $1,456 $56,800 $0 $0
2023 $1,386 $46,000 $0 $0
2022 $1,320 $43,700 $0 $0
2021 $1,704 $47,000 $14,800 $32,200
2020 $1,624 $46,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,568 $37,300 $7,000 $30,300
2018 $1,497 $37,300 $0 $0
2017 $1,472 $36,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,443 $36,400 $0 $0
2015 $1,439 $32,700 $0 $0
2014 $1,148 $35,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kimberly Keigley

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Kimberly Keigley

    Coastline Realty Group

    (269) 208-9606

    2 in this area

    47 Total Sales

    Kimberly Keigley
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Anna Glassman

    Glassman Real Estate

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 24039927

MichRIC

APN: 11-18-0985-0060-00-5

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Fair Plain

453 S Ottawa Rd, Benton Harbor, MI

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