NOT LISTED FOR SALE

7996 E Empire Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Estimated Value: $484,000 - $807,311

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,480 Sq Ft
$157/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 23, 2019

Last sale price $435,000 $97 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,341 / mo

154 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fruit Trees
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

As of August 2019

A spacious country home, sitting on 10.85 acres, includes luxurious amenities and 3 floors of living space. With 4,500 sf this home lends itself to large scale entertaining inside and out. A dramatic foyer with hardwood and 22 ft. ceilings welcomes you. The well-designed kitchen is anchored by an island and bar. High end appliances and a breakfast nook. Perfect to enjoy that first cup of coffee with views to the fields behind. Access to the deck off the great room. Formal dining. First floor master suite with a walk-in closet and stylish bath. Office. Upstairs features 3 beds and full bath. A finished walkout level with a family room, work-out space, awesome bar, and full bath. Open the sliding doors to the patio to enjoy your outdoor living area. Included is a fantastic 52x32' pole barn Manicured landscaping, fruit trees and gardens. Four acres of apple orchards. Two gas forced air zoned furnaces and central air units. Solid oak paneled doors and stairway. 34x14 deck. Three car attached garage. Security system. Lower level bar includes a frig, sink, granite counter and seating. Ceramic tile throughout. Three overhead doors on the pole barn.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Mitchell

Cressy & Everett Real Estate License #65060121806 Listed on: 02/15/2019

Cressy & Everett Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim Mitchell

Cressy & Everett Real Estate License #65060121806 Listed on: 02/15/2019

Cressy & Everett Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,539

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 10.85 Acre Lot
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,480 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Humidifier
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Available
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,539

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

10.85 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2000
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 149.97
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 522/444x993/400,w14,592
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 4480.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4539.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Broadband: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Substructure:Walk Out: Yes
  • Additional Items:Humidifier: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Landscape:Fruit Trees: Yes
  • Additional Items:Whirlpool Tub: Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • Additional Items:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Heat Type:Heat Pump: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 3000.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built in Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Humidifier, Wet Bar, Whirlpool Tub, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
  • LivingArea: 4480.0
  • Window Features: Screens, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Mud Room Access: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 449900.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 3.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected, Broadband
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 10.85
  • Lot Size Area: 10.85
  • Lot Dimensions: 522/444x993/400,w14,592
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 472626.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4539.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$704,328

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2019
Closed on
Aug 26, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tim Mitchell
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Tim Mitchell
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$469,900
Sold Price
$435,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,900
-7.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.27%
Original Mortgage
$413,250
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2019
Closed on
Aug 23, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tim Mitchell
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Tim Mitchell
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$469,900
Sold Price
$435,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,900
-7.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$413,250
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2015
Closed on
Aug 28, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jim Cottier
Tala Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jim Cottier
Tala Real Estate
List Price
$409,900
Sold Price
$395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-3.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.45%
Original Mortgage
$316,000
Interest Rate
4.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 1999

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 1999

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 1999
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Listed On Document
$435,000 Mtc
$435,000 Meridian Title Corporation
$395,000 First American Title
$30,000 --
$30,000 --
$30,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $413,250
Previous Owner $316,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/23/2019 08/23/19 Sold $435,000 -7.4% $97 / Sq Ft
07/19/2019 07/19/19 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2019 02/15/19 For Sale $469,900 +19.0% $105 / Sq Ft
08/28/2015 08/28/15 Sold $395,000 -3.6% $88 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/26/2015 08/26/15 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2015 07/01/15 For Sale $409,900 -- $91 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Tax History

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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
2026 $6,700 $385,400 $0 $0
2025 $6,543 $372,500 $0 $0
2024 $5,077 $346,000 $0 $0
2023 $4,836 $308,400 $0 $0
2022 $4,731 $277,700 $0 $0
2021 $5,878 $256,500 $16,900 $239,600
2020 $5,357 $219,300 $0 $0
2019 $4,737 $203,200 $31,200 $172,000
2018 $4,463 $203,200 $0 $0
2017 $4,417 $183,900 $0 $0
2016 $4,288 $182,700 $0 $0
2015 $3,150 $164,800 $0 $0
2014 $2,462 $160,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 19005499

MichRIC

APN: 11-01-0027-0006-05-1

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