NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8956 Hamilton Dr Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Estimated Value: $418,839 - $594,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,289 Sq Ft
$219/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 18, 2016

Last sale price $260,000 $114 Per Sq Ft

Est. 93% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,263/month

246 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Waterfront
  • Spa
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Docks
  • Sauna
  • Deck

About This Home

As of November 2016

Seller very motivated. Looking for an all sports lake that is not very busy, then Pipestone Lake is the lake for you. Pipestone Lake is located just a few miles west of Sister Lakes. This large 5 bedroom, 2 bath home is on $299,900. This home has been completely remodeled/renovated and additions were added. Open floor plan. 2 car detached garage and an additional back lot with a large pole barn. Almost 1/2 acre of property for privacy and located on a dead end street so very little traffic. Master bedroom and living room has fireplaces. Additional vent free gas log fireplaces in hot tub room and den. Paved driveways and plenty of parking. This home even has a sauna. Great year round home or vacation home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Smit

Michigan Lakes Real Estate Team Inc. License #6506042368 Listed on: 03/15/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Judy Bibbings

eXp Realty License #6501291892

eXp Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,900

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 73x131x53x183
  • Private Waterfront
  • 73 Feet of Waterfront
  • The property's road front is unimproved
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Shrub
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $8 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,289 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Sauna
  • Water Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Water Access
  • Docks
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Pole Barn

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Septic System
  • Phone Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include snow removal

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,900

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$8 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1900
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 73x131x53x183
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Basement: No
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2289.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 3900.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic System: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 4.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Waterfront Options:Water Frontage3: 73.0
  • Util Avail at Street:Telephone Line2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Landscape:Underground Sprinkler: Yes
  • Landscape:Garden Area: Yes
  • Substructure:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Additional Items:Whirlpool Tub: Yes
  • Landscape:Flower Garden: Yes
  • Heat Type:Baseboard: Yes
  • Additional Items:Hot Tub Spa: Yes
  • Additional Items:Sauna: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2289.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Attic Fan: Yes
  • Other Structures:Pole Barn: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Hot Tub Spa, Sauna, Center Island
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Gas Log, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • LivingArea: 2289.0
  • Spa Features: Whirlpool Tub
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas Log: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace:Primary Bedroom: Yes
  • Fireplace:DenStudy: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • List Price: 299900.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Other Structures: Pole Barn
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved, Unimproved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Pipestone Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Additional Items:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Detached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Attic Fan
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Well: Yes
  • Heat Source:Electric2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 100.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Association/Amenities

  • Water Fea Amenities:All Sports: Yes
  • Association Info:Approx Assoc Fee2: 100.0
  • Water Fea Amenities:Private Frontage: Yes
  • Association Info:Assoc Fee Payable: Annually
  • Water Fea Amenities:View: Yes
  • Water Fea Amenities:Dock: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Other, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.46
  • Lot Size Area: 0.46
  • Lot Dimensions: 73x131x53x183
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20037.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3900.0
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2016
Closed on
Oct 21, 2016
Sold by
Bochenski Angeline K
Bought by
Balfanz Robert J
Seller's Agent
Kelly Smit
Michigan Lakes Real Estate Team Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Judy Bibbings
eXp Realty
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$89,900
-25.69%
Current Estimated Value
$501,960

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$241,960
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.62%
Original Mortgage
$234,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2005
Sold by
Bochenski Angeline K
Bought by
Bochenski Angeline K and Trust #81239
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
Balfanz Robert J -- Cti
Bochenski Angeline K -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Balfanz Robert J $234,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/18/2016 11/18/16 Sold $260,000 -25.7% $114 / Sq Ft
11/16/2016 11/16/16 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2016 03/15/16 For Sale $349,900 -- $153 / 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 $6,294 $213,300 $0 $0
2024 $5,368 $214,000 $0 $0
2023 $5,113 $228,000 $0 $0
2022 $4,936 $171,900 $0 $0
2021 $5,624 $159,400 $18,800 $140,600
2020 $6,181 $156,300 $0 $0
2019 $5,834 $121,400 $21,200 $100,200
2018 $5,792 $121,400 $0 $0
2017 $6,371 $136,600 $0 $0
2016 $4,528 $120,900 $0 $0
2015 $3,900 $145,800 $0 $0
2014 $3,401 $149,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kelly Smit

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Kelly Smit

    Michigan Lakes Real Estate Team Inc.

    (269) 462-0783

    90 Total Sales

    Kelly Smit
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  • Judy Bibbings

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Judy Bibbings

    eXp Realty

    (269) 930-5413

    84 Total Sales

    Judy Bibbings
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 16010772

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-01-0025-0007-24-8

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022

8956 Hamilton Dr, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 8956 Hamilton Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 since 15 March 2016 and is currently estimated at $501,960, approximately $219 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 8956 Hamilton Dr is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including South Elementary School, North Elementary School, and Watervliet Middle School.

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