NOT LISTED FOR SALE

855 Polfus Dr Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Higman Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $159,000 - $219,672

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,150 Sq Ft
$164/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 20, 2014

Last sale price $63,000 $55 Per Sq Ft

Est. 200% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,196 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Den
  • Storm Windows
  • Laundry Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Shed

About This Home

As of February 2014

North of the Benton Harbor and not far from Lake Michigan is this brick ranch home. This home features a full basement, attached garage, large deck, fireplace, and shed. This is a very nice home for the price. Check it out before it is gone!. All offers require proof of funds or pre-approval letters to be presented.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Mead

Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt License #6502378058 Listed on: 01/10/2014

Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt

Last Buyer's Agent

Cindy Clark

Realty Executives Instant Equity License #6501315810

Realty Executives Instant Equity

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 17,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 174

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,150 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Windows
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Phone Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • REO, home is currently bank or lender owned

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0.4 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 56.43
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 100 x 174
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1150.0
  • General Property Info:Design: Ranch
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2062.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: 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
  • Util Avail at Street:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Public Water: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Wall Unit(s): Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Outbuildings:Storage Shed: Yes
  • Sale Conditions:REOBank Owned: Yes
  • Windows:Storms: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1150.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Special Features: RealEstateOwned
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1150.0
  • Window Features: Storms, Screens
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1150.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 64900.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Waterfront: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Storm Sewer, Public Water, Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
  • Lot Size Area: 0.4
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 174
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17400.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2062.0
  • Tax Year: 2013

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 10, 2014
Closed on
Jan 29, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
David Mead
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Clark
Realty Executives Instant Equity
List Price
$64,900
Sold Price
$63,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-2.93%
Current Estimated Value
$189,168

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$126,168
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$63,000
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2001

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 1983

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$63,000 Servicelink Llc
$88,000 None Available
-- None Available
$70,000 Meridian Title Corp
$66,800 --
$43,900 --
$100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $63,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/20/2014 02/20/14 Sold $63,000 -2.9% $55 / Sq Ft
01/17/2014 01/17/14 Pending -- -- --
01/10/2014 01/10/14 For Sale $64,900 -- $56 / 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 $1,880 $93,900 $0 $0
2025 $1,887 $88,200 $0 $0
2024 $978 $74,500 $0 $0
2023 $931 $72,600 $0 $0
2022 $887 $67,900 $0 $0
2021 $1,645 $70,300 $16,300 $54,000
2020 $1,634 $72,100 $0 $0
2019 $1,601 $46,800 $5,500 $41,300
2018 $1,551 $46,800 $0 $0
2017 $1,534 $49,800 $0 $0
2016 $1,427 $48,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,423 $44,700 $0 $0
2014 $1,123 $65,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    David Mead

    Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt

    (269) 941-3140

    30 Total Sales

    David Mead
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Cindy Clark

    Realty Executives Instant Equity

    1 Total Sale

    Cindy Clark
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 14002082

MichRIC

APN: 11-03-5500-0003-00-8

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Higman Park

855 Polfus Dr, Benton Harbor, MI

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