NOT LISTED FOR SALE

490 Western Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $222,000 - $368,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,249 Sq Ft
$129/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 01, 2015

Last sale price $144,000 $64 Per Sq Ft

Est. 102% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,755/month

71 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Cooling Available
  • Home Security System
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Living Room
  • Attic Fan

About This Home

As of July 2015

EXTREMELY WELL MAINTAINED & LOVED ONE OWNER BRICK RANCH in Saint Joseph Township. This 3 BR 2.5 BA has many updates including new AC in 2013. The entire home has been freshly painted. Open kitchen with all appliances featuring a sliding door to rear patio. This home boasts lots of natural light, two gas log fireplaces, main floor laundry, and oversized two car garage. Basement is partially finished with large finished rec room and plenty of additional dry storage. This is a great home located near the hospital, shopping and is within walking distance of Napier Park. Outdoor offers maintenance-free brick exterior, plenty of room to play with LARGE CORNER LOT, and fenced backyard. A solid built Carol Ott home with timeless quality that is move-in ready.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kerry Wright

Wright Properties License #6506043362 Listed on: 04/21/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Brenda Regan

ERA Reardon Realty License #6506041393

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,424

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 130x137
  • Corner Lot: Yes

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic Fan
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bar In Bathroom

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,424

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1961
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 130x137
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2249.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1424.0
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1974.0
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring:Laminate Floor: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Attic Fan: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: Covered Entrance, Grab Bar Mn Flr Bath
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2249.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 275.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1638.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Accessibility Feat:Grab Bar Mn Flr Bath: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 275.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • List Price: 159000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Attic Fan
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.41
  • Lot Size Area: 0.41
  • Lot Dimensions: 130x137
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17859.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1424.0
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2015
Closed on
Jul 8, 2015
Sold by
Linda L Upton Trust and Upton Linda L
Bought by
Mcgee Laura L and Mcgee Timothy C
Seller's Agent
Kerry Wright
Wright Properties
Buyer's Agent
Brenda Regan
ERA Reardon Realty
List Price
$159,000
Sold Price
$144,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-9.43%
Current Estimated Value
$290,519

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$146,519
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.59%
Original Mortgage
$115,200
Outstanding Balance
$91,493
Interest Rate
4.08%
Estimated Equity
$159,478

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2015
Sold by
Upton Linda
Bought by
Upton Linda and The Linda Upton Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2014
Sold by
Richardson Robert A and Richardson Miller Suzy Anne
Bought by
Upton Linda

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2007
Sold by
Richardson Bertina M
Bought by
Richardson Bertina M and Richardson Robert A
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
Mcgee Laura L $10 --
Upton Linda -- None Available
Upton Linda -- None Available
Richardson Bertina M -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mcgee Laura L $115,200
Closed Mcgee Laura L --
Closed Mcgee Timothy C $115,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2015 07/01/15 Sold $144,000 -9.4% $64 / Sq Ft
07/01/2015 07/01/15 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2015 04/21/15 For Sale $159,000 -- $71 / 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 $2,479 $134,400 $0 $0
2024 $1,486 $105,300 $0 $0
2023 $1,415 $81,100 $0 $0
2022 $1,348 $76,700 $0 $0
2021 $2,211 $81,800 $19,300 $62,500
2020 $2,060 $82,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,966 $71,900 $13,100 $58,800
2018 $1,888 $71,900 $0 $0
2017 $1,881 $71,500 $0 $0
2016 $1,862 $72,100 $0 $0
2015 $2,451 $55,900 $0 $0
2014 $937 $54,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kerry Wright

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Kerry Wright

    Wright Properties

    (269) 369-4640

    10 in this area

    257 Total Sales

    Kerry Wright
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Brenda Regan

    ERA Reardon Realty

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 15015716

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-18-0125-0048-00-1

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Fair Plain

490 Western Ave, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 490 Western Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 21 April 2015 and is currently estimated at $290,519, approximately $129 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 490 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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