NOT LISTED FOR SALE

542 Western Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $219,000 - $267,469

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,312 Sq Ft
$106/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 19, 2016

Last sale price $97,500 $42 Per Sq Ft

Est. 151% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,486/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Recreation Room
  • Den
  • Wet Bar

About This Home

As of August 2016

Spacious limestone ranch on wooded lot in St. Joseph Twp. close to everything. Beautiful woodwork, slate floors, limestone gas log fireplace. Main floor laundry! Lots of closets. The garage is extra deep with lots of workshop space. Garage would be perfect for car enthusiast as it has subway tile walls, plus hot/cold water and wash rack style floor.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chris White

Christopher T. White, Broker License #6506039440 Listed on: 06/30/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Judy Bibbings

eXp Realty License #6501291892

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 120 x 132
  • Shrub
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 2,312 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Stone Flooring

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

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

Year Built

Built in 1957

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: 1957
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 120 x 132
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2312.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2997.0
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: 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:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Substructure:Slab: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wet Bar: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2312.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Flooring Stone Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built in Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Stone
  • Interior Amenities: Wet Bar
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Slab
  • LivingArea: 2312.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • List Price: 99900.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stone: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Lot Size Area: 0.36
  • Lot Dimensions: 120 x 132
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15840.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2997.0
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2020
Sold by
Jessica Bradbury
Bought by
Curtis Jessica Leigh
Current Estimated Value
$244,867

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,500
Outstanding Balance
$79,605
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$165,262

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2020
Sold by
Bradbury Jessica and Curtis Steven Richard
Bought by
Curtis Jessica Leigh

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$89,500
Outstanding Balance
$79,605
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$165,262

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 30, 2016
Closed on
Aug 19, 2016
Sold by
Bookwatter Shane Richard
Bought by
Bradbury Jessica
Seller's Agent
Chris White
Christopher T. White, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Judy Bibbings
eXp Realty
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$97,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,400
-2.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.54%
Original Mortgage
$92,625
Interest Rate
3.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2008
Sold by
Tate Amanda Lynn
Bought by
Bookwalter Shane Richard

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2005
Sold by
Seabolt William T and William T Seabolt Sr Revocable
Bought by
Bookwalter Shane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,200
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 26, 2001

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2001

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 2000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 1998

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 1985

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 1982
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
Curtis Jessica Leigh -- Servicelink
Curtis Jessica Leigh -- Servicelink
Bradbury Jessica $97,500 Patrick Abstract & Title
Bookwalter Shane Richard -- None Available
Bookwalter Shane $139,000 --
-- -- --
-- -- --
-- $135,900 --
-- $129,900 --
-- -- --
-- $42,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Curtis Jessica Leigh $89,500
Closed Curtis Jessica Leigh $89,500
Previous Owner Bradbury Jessica $92,625
Previous Owner Bookwalter Shane $111,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/19/2016 08/19/16 Sold $97,500 -2.4% $42 / Sq Ft
07/06/2016 07/06/16 Pending -- -- --
06/30/2016 06/30/16 For Sale $99,900 -- $43 / 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 $2,412 $127,400 $0 $0
2024 $1,445 $102,800 $0 $0
2023 $1,377 $79,000 $0 $0
2022 $1,311 $74,600 $0 $0
2021 $2,172 $79,500 $17,800 $61,700
2020 $2,023 $80,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,932 $71,800 $16,500 $55,300
2018 $1,886 $71,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,881 $71,500 $0 $0
2016 $3,005 $75,000 $0 $0
2015 $2,997 $69,300 $0 $0
2014 $2,364 $67,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Chris White

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Chris White

    Christopher T. White, Broker

    (269) 429-6977

    1 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Chris White
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  • Judy Bibbings

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Judy Bibbings

    eXp Realty

    (269) 930-5413

    4 in this area

    76 Total Sales

    Judy Bibbings
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16033405

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-18-3400-0130-03-3

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Fair Plain

542 Western Ave, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 542 Western Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 30 June 2016 and is currently estimated at $244,867, approximately $105 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 542 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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