NOT LISTED FOR SALE

6540 N Branch Rd Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Estimated Value: $168,000 - $252,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,234 Sq Ft
$159/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 07, 2019

Last sale price $160,000 $130 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,205/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Pole Barn
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Recreation Room
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of January 2019

Welcome home to 6540 N. Branch Rd. This adorable cape cod sits on 1 acre featuring 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Enter through your mud room and into your kitchen that comes with all appliances included. Kitchen is off of the dining room which opens to the living room, providing a spacious spot for everyone to gather. Main floor also has one bedroom. Home has ample storage throughout including a full basement. Off of the back of the home is a wooden deck along with a hot tub, another perfect place to gather or enjoy a relaxing evening. Additional highlights include a new roof only 1.5 years old, 1 car detached garage and a huge pole barn! Garage and pole barn have new electric doors this year. Home is move in ready don't miss your chance to call this place home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mindy Burch

Michigan Real Estate Services, Inc. Listed on: 11/30/2018

Co-Listed By

Sarah Barnes

Live Local Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike Barber

Cressy & Everett Real Estate License #6506046456

Cressy & Everett Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $977

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 215 x 203

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,234 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Laundry Chute

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Pole Barn

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$977

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1938
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Other Structures:Pole Barn: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Hot Tub Spa
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full
  • LivingArea: 1234.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 714.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 159900.0
  • Other Structures: Pole Barn
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Chute
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.0
  • Lot Dimensions: 215 x 203
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 976.84
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2019
Sold by
Smith Joseph Brandon
Bought by
Smith Joseph Brandon and Smith Melinda Kaye
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$196,633

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$167,555
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 30, 2018
Closed on
Jan 11, 2019
Sold by
Poole Phillip R and Poole Rachel M
Bought by
Smith Joseph Brandon
Seller's Agent
Mindy Burch
Michigan Real Estate Services, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Mike Barber
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.27%
Original Mortgage
$163,440
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 30, 2018
Closed on
Jan 7, 2019
Sold by
Poole Philip R and Poole Rachel M
Bought by
Smith Joseph Branson
Seller's Agent
Mindy Burch
Michigan Real Estate Services, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Mike Barber
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$163,440
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 1993

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 1989
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Smith Joseph Brandon -- Sun Title Agency Of Mi Llc
Smith Joseph Brandon $160,000 First American Title
Smith Joseph Branson $160,000 First American Title
-- $35,000 --
-- $35,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smith Joseph $46,525
Open Smith Joseph Brandon $168,596
Closed Smith Joseph Brandon $167,555
Closed Smith Joseph Brandon $167,555
Closed Smith Joseph Brandon $163,440
Closed Smith Joseph Branson $163,440
Previous Owner Poole Philip R $102,515
Previous Owner Poole Phillip $23,715
Previous Owner Mcdonald William J $13,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/07/2019 01/07/19 Sold $160,000 +0.1% $130 / Sq Ft
12/06/2018 12/06/18 Pending -- -- --
11/30/2018 11/30/18 For Sale $159,900 -- $130 / 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 $1,211 $72,200 $0 $0
2024 $734 $69,300 $0 $0
2023 $699 $62,900 $0 $0
2022 $666 $53,900 $0 $0
2021 $1,114 $49,400 $2,200 $47,200
2020 $1,100 $48,300 $0 $0
2019 $1,000 $46,900 $3,400 $43,500
2018 $977 $46,900 $0 $0
2017 $904 $49,000 $0 $0
2016 $876 $47,200 $0 $0
2015 $873 $43,600 $0 $0
2014 $518 $41,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18056690

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-01-0009-0015-04-4