NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 Chippewa Rd Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $190,022 - $213,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,680 Sq Ft
$119/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 09, 2020

Last sale price $107,500 $64 Per Sq Ft

Est. 79% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,269/month

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Storm Windows
  • High Speed Internet
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of March 2020

Nicely maintained, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, brick ranch on a quiet street in St. Joseph Township. Features a wood-burning fireplace in living room, wood floors and a rec room in the partially finished, full basement. Close to shopping areas and highway access.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Priefer-Taylor Team

Realty Executives Instant Equity License #6501423449 Listed on: 03/25/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Priefer-Taylor Team

Realty Executives Instant Equity License #6501423449 Listed on: 03/25/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,194

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 67 x 130
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,194

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

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
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 67 x 130
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1680.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1194.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1120.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1680.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Half Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 560.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1120.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood Burning: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 560.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 107500.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 67 x 130
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1194.0
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2020
Closed on
Mar 6, 2020
Sold by
Southwest Michaigan Management Llc
Bought by
Leasing Dk
Seller's Agent
Priefer-Taylor Team
Realty Executives Instant Equity
Buyer's Agent
Priefer-Taylor Team
Realty Executives Instant Equity
List Price
$107,500
Sold Price
$107,500
Current Estimated Value
$192,403

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$84,903
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.97%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2020
Closed on
Feb 18, 2020
Sold by
Kg5517 Llc
Bought by
Southwest Michigan Asset Manag
Seller's Agent
Priefer-Taylor Team
Realty Executives Instant Equity
Buyer's Agent
Priefer-Taylor Team
Realty Executives Instant Equity
List Price
$107,500
Sold Price
$107,500

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2020
Closed on
Feb 17, 2020
Sold by
Kg5517 Llc
Bought by
Southwest Michigan Asset Management Llc and Swmam Llc
Seller's Agent
Priefer-Taylor Team
Realty Executives Instant Equity
Buyer's Agent
Priefer-Taylor Team
Realty Executives Instant Equity
List Price
$107,500
Sold Price
$107,500

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2019
Sold by
Sheriff Of Berrien County
Bought by
Kg5517 Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2019
Sold by
Deborah Smith-Taylor
Bought by
Southwest Michigan Asset Manag

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2015
Closed on
Feb 27, 2015
Sold by
Dean James L
Bought by
Smith Taylor Deborah
Seller's Agent
Donald Yerrick
Keller Williams Realty Swm
Buyer's Agent
Mary Kay Sverid
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$114,500
Sold Price
$90,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,500
-21.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.36%
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2012
Sold by
Dean James L and Dean Carol A
Bought by
Dean James L and Dean David C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 1977
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
Leasing Dk $107,500 Chicago Title Of Mi Inc
Southwest Michigan Asset Manag -- --
Southwest Michigan Asset Management Llc -- None Available
Kg5517 Llc $46,500 None Listed On Document
Southwest Michigan Asset Manag -- None Listed On Document
Kg5517 Llc -- None Available
Southwest Michigan Asset Management Llc -- None Available
Smith Taylor Deborah $90,000 Cti
Dean James L -- None Available
-- $27,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Smith Taylor Deborah $25,000
Previous Owner Dean James L $5,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/25/2020 03/25/20 For Sale $107,500 0.0% $64 / Sq Ft
03/09/2020 03/09/20 Sold $107,500 +19.4% $64 / Sq Ft
02/18/2020 02/18/20 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2015 02/27/15 Sold $90,000 -21.4% $54 / Sq Ft
02/24/2015 02/24/15 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2015 02/03/15 For Sale $114,500 -- $68 / 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 $2,592 $85,500 $0 $0
2024 $1,943 $69,000 $0 $0
2023 $1,851 $52,300 $0 $0
2022 $1,763 $49,300 $0 $0
2021 $2,476 $52,100 $9,900 $42,200
2020 $2,104 $45,800 $0 $0
2019 $1,152 $44,200 $9,200 $35,000
2018 $1,161 $44,200 $0 $0
2017 $1,147 $43,400 $0 $0
2016 $1,131 $43,800 $0 $0
2015 $781 $40,900 $0 $0
2014 $509 $34,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Priefer-Taylor Team

    Realty Executives Instant Equity

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Donald Yerrick

    Keller Williams Realty Swm

  • Mary Kay Sverid

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Mary Kay Sverid

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (269) 921-8108

    13 in this area

    131 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 20011485

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-18-0125-0033-10-1

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Fair Plain

540 Chippewa Rd, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 540 Chippewa Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 25 March 2020 and is currently estimated at $200,006, approximately $119 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 540 Chippewa Rd is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including Fair Plain Middle School, Benton Harbor High School, and Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School.

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