NOT LISTED FOR SALE

858 Polfus Dr Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Higman Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $212,000 - $303,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,720 Sq Ft
$146/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 26, 2018

Last sale price $147,000 $85 Per Sq Ft

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,589/month

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Window Unit Cooling System

About This Home

As of October 2018

Turn-key rental or full-time home. 4 bdrm/2bath brick ranch, just north of Whirlpool main headquarters. 4th finished 14x12 basement bedroom is non-conforming with no egress window. Hardwood floors, updated bathrooms. You'd never know you had neighbors b/c of the mature trees and strategically placed landscaping. All appliances stay. Everything shown in listing pics stay as well. Partially finished basement stays so cool in the summer. The new composite deck off the eating area (maintenance free!) is a great place to sit and chat, while also keeping an eye on any little ones. Less then 10 minutes to down town St. Joseph and 5 minutes to Benton Harbor Arts District. Only 2 mile drive to Rocky Gap Beach; you might as well ride your bike.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Coffey

Jaqua Realtors Listed on: 07/19/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

The Petzke Team

RE/MAX by the Lake License #6502409512

RE/MAX by the Lake

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,065

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 208
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Window Unit Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Recreational Area

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,065

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1962
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 100 x 208
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1720.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 2065.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Cable: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Utilities Attached:Telephone Line: Yes
  • Heat Type:Radiant: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • Appliances:Built in Oven: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric3: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1100.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built in Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1720.0
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Full Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 620.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1062.0
  • Kitchen Features:Eating Area: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Cook Top: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 620.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
  • List Price: 147900.0
  • Lot Features: Level, Recreational
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Stone: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.48
  • Lot Size Area: 0.48
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 208
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20908.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2065.0
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2020
Sold by
William Pater Michigan Property Rev William
Bought by
Pater William
Current Estimated Value
$250,455

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2018
Closed on
Oct 26, 2018
Sold by
Gentile Sandra A and The Sandra A Glenie Living Tru
Bought by
Cyphers Phyllis
Seller's Agent
Karen Coffey
Jaqua Realtors
Buyer's Agent
The Petzke Team
RE/MAX by the Lake
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$147,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-1.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.75%
Original Mortgage
$144,337
Interest Rate
4.7%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2015
Closed on
Jan 29, 2016
Sold by
Kugle Marie and Estate Of Thelma Ruth Owens
Bought by
Gentile Sandra A and Sandra A Gentile Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Arthur Attila
ERA Reardon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Arthur Attila
ERA Reardon Realty
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$77,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,900
-22.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
26.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2005
Sold by
Millenium Properties Llc
Bought by
Lakeland Highlands Property Developers L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,333
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 1976
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
Pater William -- None Available
Cyphers Phyllis $147,000 None Available
Gentile Sandra A $77,000 First American Title
Lakeland Highlands Property Developers L -- --
-- $22,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cyphers Phyllis $4,066
Previous Owner Cyphers Phyllis $32,028
Previous Owner Cyphers Phyllis $144,337
Previous Owner Cyphers Phyllis $144,337
Previous Owner Lakeland Highlands Property Developers L $53,333
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/26/2018 10/26/18 Sold $147,000 -1.9% $85 / Sq Ft
09/16/2018 09/16/18 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2018 07/19/18 For Sale $149,900 +94.7% $87 / Sq Ft
01/29/2016 01/29/16 Sold $77,000 -22.9% $61 / Sq Ft
01/29/2016 01/29/16 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2015 06/20/15 For Sale $99,900 -- $79 / 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 $2,464 $100,200 $0 $0
2024 $1,032 $85,500 $0 $0
2023 $983 $84,700 $0 $0
2022 $936 $79,300 $0 $0
2021 $1,665 $82,600 $16,300 $66,300
2020 $1,643 $83,500 $0 $0
2019 $1,612 $41,300 $5,500 $35,800
2018 $2,125 $41,300 $0 $0
2017 $2,222 $44,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,275 $43,200 $0 $0
2015 $1,271 $51,400 $0 $0
2014 $672 $54,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Karen Coffey

    Jaqua Realtors

  • T

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    The Petzke Team

    RE/MAX Michigan

    (269) 985-3354

    11 in this area

    567 Total Sales

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  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Arthur Attila

    ERA Reardon Realty

    (269) 921-8000

    2 in this area

    106 Total Sales

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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Art Attila

    Non-Office

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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 18034414

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-03-5500-0017-00-9

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Higman Park

858 Polfus Dr, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 858 Polfus Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 19 July 2018 and is currently estimated at $250,455, approximately $145 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 858 Polfus Dr 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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