NOT LISTED FOR SALE

494 Forest Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Estimated Value: $114,000 - $156,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,344 Sq Ft
$58/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 29, 2017

Last sale price $51,000 $22 Per Sq Ft

Est. 169% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $834/month

154 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of March 2017

Very well cared and maintained 3 bedroom raised ranch! This home offers 3 large bedrooms on the main floor with 2 full baths and one being a master bath. Sliders off living room and two bedrooms to the deck. Lower level offers a huge family room with additional full bath and possible 4th bedroom. Sky-lights and fenced in yard. This is a lot of home for the money. Same owner since 1982!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Newton

Sunrise Real Estate, Inc. License #6502412621 Listed on: 10/21/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Paula Peterson

Jaqua REALTORS License #6501391381

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $930

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x125
  • Corner Lot: Yes

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • 1 Bedroom in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$930

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1970
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 100x125
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2344.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 929.66
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1344.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2344.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 1000.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1344.0
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1000.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • List Price: 59900.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size Area: 0.28
  • Lot Dimensions: 100x125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12196.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 929.66
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2016
Closed on
Mar 29, 2017
Sold by
Elwell Audrey L and Morris Audrey L
Bought by
Galindo Israel
Seller's Agent
Brian Newton
Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Paula Peterson
Jaqua REALTORS
List Price
$59,900
Sold Price
$51,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,900
-14.86%
Current Estimated Value
$137,023

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$86,023
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.14%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 1984

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 1980
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
Galindo Israel $51,000 First American Title
-- -- --
-- $27,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Elwell Lester M $18,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/29/2017 03/29/17 Sold $51,000 -14.9% $22 / Sq Ft
03/24/2017 03/24/17 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2016 10/21/16 For Sale $59,900 -- $26 / 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 $1,116 $52,200 $0 $0
2024 $1,056 $46,300 $0 $0
2023 $775 $32,700 $0 $0
2022 $959 $23,700 $0 $0
2021 $981 $23,400 $1,300 $22,100
2020 $969 $23,800 $0 $0
2019 $952 $21,300 $0 $0
2018 $986 $22,100 $0 $0
2017 $950 $37,500 $0 $0
2016 $932 $37,900 $0 $0
2015 $930 $36,500 $0 $0
2014 $865 $44,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brian Newton

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Brian Newton

    Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.

    (269) 921-4551

    65 in this area

    209 Total Sales

    Brian Newton
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Paula Peterson

    Jaqua REALTORS

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16053727

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-54-5060-0021-00-1

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022

494 Forest Ave, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 494 Forest Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 21 October 2016 and is currently estimated at $137,023, approximately $58 per square foot. This property was built in 1970. 494 Forest Ave is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including Fair Plain Middle School, Benton Harbor High School, and Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy.

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