NOT LISTED FOR SALE

560 E Empire Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Estimated Value: $157,000 - $201,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,459 Sq Ft
$73/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 21, 2023

Last sale price $164,900 $67 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,175 / mo

80 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Corner Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Seitz Park

About This Home

As of February 2023

SPACIOUS HISTORIC UPGRADED HOME! Less than 10mins from Silver Beach, shopping, food! Gorgeous high ceilings, custom blinds to accent the abundance of windows. HUGE PRIMARY BEDROOM! Beautiful hardwood floors and custom porcelain tile throughout the home. Large Chef's kitchen accented with top grade granite counter tops, granite backsplash and peninsula. Kitchen cabinetry equipped with pull out drawers and carousels. Two full baths upgraded with luxury cabinets, stone countertops, and new luxury shower heads. Quality ceiling fans throughout the home. Beautiful chandeliers accent the halls. You'll love the peek-a-boo glass windows above bedroom doors that allows additional natural light. Fenced corner lot, 2 car det. garage with paved alley access. The backyard deck with bbq grill is ready for entertaining. New water heater, updated furnace. Well maintained home. The massive primary bedroom can be converted back to 2 separate bedrooms, making this a 4 bedroom home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Traci Parcell

McKinnies Realty License #6501426439 Listed on: 10/21/2022

McKinnies Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Dave Springsteen

Cressy & Everett Real Estate License #6506043046

Cressy & Everett Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,042

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 12,349 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 73.9x138x126.6x27.5x51.6x117.5
  • Fenced
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,459 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,042

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0.28 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2459.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1370.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • List Price: 164900.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved, Concrete, Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2835
  • Lot Size Area: 0.28
  • Lot Dimensions: 73.9x138x126.6x27.5x51.6x117.5
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12349.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1042.0
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2022
Closed on
Feb 24, 2023
Sold by
Mcgruder Verna
Bought by
Foerster Arynn
Seller's Agent
Traci Parcell
McKinnies Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dave Springsteen
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$219,900
Sold Price
$164,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-25.01%
Views
120
Current Estimated Value
$179,521

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,621
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.72%
Original Mortgage
$131,920
Outstanding Balance
$127,781
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$51,740

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2013
Closed on
Sep 27, 2013
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Adbullah Verna
Seller's Agent
Denise Moore
Prudential Preferred REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Althea Gaddy
New Seasons Real Estate
List Price
$64,900
Sold Price
$54,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,900
-16.8%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.60%
Original Mortgage
$53,021
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2013
Sold by
Schalon Sharon
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2006
Sold by
Grau Sharon and Schalon Sharon
Bought by
Grau Sharon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$30,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2003
Sold by
Lamphere Scott D and Lamphere Nadia C
Bought by
Schalon Sharon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$88,300
Interest Rate
5.31%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2003
Sold by
Lamphere Scott D
Bought by
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 1989

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 1985

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1983

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1976
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Foerster Arynn $164,900 Chicago Title
Adbullah Verna $54,000 Attorneys Title Agency
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation $76,500 None Available
Grau Sharon -- First American Title Ins
Schalon Sharon $93,000 --
Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems $70,059 --
-- $68,900 --
-- $1,000 --
-- -- --
-- -- --
-- $10,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Foerster Arynn $131,920
Previous Owner Adbullah Verna $53,021
Previous Owner Grau Sharon $30,000
Previous Owner Schalon Sharon $88,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/21/2023 02/21/23 Sold $164,900 0.0% $67 / Sq Ft
01/09/2023 01/09/23 Pending -- -- --
12/12/2022 12/12/22 Price Changed $164,900 -8.4% $67 / Sq Ft
12/01/2022 12/01/22 Price Changed $179,999 -5.3% $73 / Sq Ft
11/15/2022 11/15/22 Price Changed $189,999 -5.0% $77 / Sq Ft
11/02/2022 11/02/22 Price Changed $199,900 -4.8% $81 / Sq Ft
10/27/2022 10/27/22 Price Changed $210,000 -4.5% $85 / Sq Ft
10/21/2022 10/21/22 For Sale $219,900 +307.2% $89 / Sq Ft
09/27/2013 09/27/13 Sold $54,000 -16.8% $24 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/06/2013 08/06/13 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2013 06/15/13 For Sale $64,900 0.0% $28 / Sq Ft
01/20/2012 01/20/12 Rented -- -- --
01/12/2012 01/12/12 Under Contract -- -- --
12/15/2011 12/15/11 For Rent $1,000 -- --
Source: MichRIC

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 $2,595 $75,200 $0 $0
2024 $2,410 $57,200 $0 $0
2023 $824 $40,000 $0 $0
2022 $1,018 $33,300 $0 $0
2021 $1,042 $33,100 $1,300 $31,800
2020 $1,030 $31,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,012 $23,100 $0 $0
2018 $1,033 $22,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,823 $41,500 $0 $0
2016 $1,787 $41,900 $0 $0
2015 $2,516 $40,300 $0 $0
2014 $2,726 $48,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Traci Parcell

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Traci Parcell

    McKinnies Realty

    (574) 333-5182

    1 in this area

    131 Total Sales

    Traci Parcell
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  • Dave Springsteen

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Dave Springsteen

    Cressy & Everett Real Estate

    (269) 462-2500

    1 in this area

    96 Total Sales

    Dave Springsteen
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  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Denise Moore

    Prudential Preferred REALTORS

  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Althea Gaddy

    New Seasons Real Estate

  • V

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    VN Pete Jorgensen II

    Pete Jorgensen Real Estate

    (269) 921-0857

    12 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    VN Pete Jorgensen II
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 22045029

MichRIC

APN: 11-53-2000-0074-00-2

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022

560 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI

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