NOT LISTED FOR SALE

985 Sierra Dr Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Higman Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $499,935 - $696,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,070 Sq Ft
$285/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 10, 2018

Last sale price $350,000 $169 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,748 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2.97 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • 2 Car Garage

About This Home

As of September 2018

BEAUTIFUL BRICK RANCH on 2.97 acre private ravine setting. This quality built home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac only 10 minutes from 5 LAKE MICHIGAN BEACHES, HARBOR SHORES JACK NICLAUS SIGNATURE GOLF COURSE, AND DOWNTOWN ST. JOSEPH ALSO KNOWN AS THE ''RIVIERA OF THE MIDWEST''. This fine home shows pride of ownership and features 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, elegant living room with fireplace, main fl. laundry, full basement(furnace and central air 2017) and a 2 car attached garage plus an additional 1 car detached garage. Also, a screened-in porch in back overlooking the woods and a patio. Seldom does a great home in this excellent condition with privacy close to the amenities you and your family will enjoy for years to come become available! See it today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Glenn Wilson

Sunset Coast Realty Group License #6501243968 Listed on: 07/26/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeanne Imach

Real Estate Center, LLC License #6502339616

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,515

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 2.97 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 270.02x478.5
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,070 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Desk
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Snack Bar or Counter
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Community Details

  • Property is near a ravine

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,515

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

2.97 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1980
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 181.16
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 270.02X478.5
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2070.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 4515.0
  • Lot Description:Wooded: Yes
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Lot Description:Ravine: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: Yes
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Additional Items:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • Windows:Skylight(s): Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 2070.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 2070.0
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 2070.0
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Center Island: Yes
  • Kitchen Features Pantry: Yes
  • Fireplace:Living: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Snack Bar: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Desk Built-In: Yes
  • Appliances:Trash Compactor: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • List Price: 375000.0
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Ravine, Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Scrn Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • 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: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 2.97
  • Lot Size Area: 2.97
  • Lot Dimensions: 270.02X478.5
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 129373.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4515.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2018
Closed on
Sep 11, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Glenn Wilson
Sunset Coast Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Jeanne Imach
Real Estate Center, LLC
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-6.67%
Current Estimated Value
$589,734

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$239,734
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.83%
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Outstanding Balance
$239,060
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$350,674

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2018
Closed on
Sep 10, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Glenn Wilson
Sunset Coast Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Jeanne Imach
Real Estate Center, LLC
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-6.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Outstanding Balance
$239,060
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$350,674

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2018
Closed on
Jul 25, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Glenn Wilson
Sunset Coast Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Jeanne Imach
Real Estate Center, LLC
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-6.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Outstanding Balance
$239,060
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$350,674

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2018
Closed on
Jul 23, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Glenn Wilson
Sunset Coast Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Jeanne Imach
Real Estate Center, LLC
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-6.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Outstanding Balance
$239,060
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$350,674

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 1998

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 1983
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
$350,000 None Listed On Document
$350,000 None Available
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Available
$235,000 Multiple
-- None Available
-- None Available
$100 --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $280,000
Closed $280,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/10/2018 09/10/18 Sold $350,000 -6.7% $169 / Sq Ft
08/02/2018 08/02/18 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2018 07/26/18 For Sale $375,000 -- $181 / 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 $6,123 $250,600 $0 $0
2025 $5,880 $220,000 $0 $0
2024 $3,199 $184,200 $0 $0
2023 $3,047 $181,900 $0 $0
2022 $2,902 $165,100 $0 $0
2021 $5,514 $170,600 $43,900 $126,700
2020 $5,660 $175,100 $0 $0
2019 $6,220 $139,600 $24,800 $114,800
2018 $4,513 $139,600 $0 $0
2017 $4,515 $151,400 $0 $0
2016 $4,408 $138,500 $0 $0
2015 $4,768 $149,800 $0 $0
2014 $4,978 $141,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Glenn Wilson

    Sunset Coast Realty Group

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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Jeanne Imach

    Real Estate Center, LLC

    (269) 369-7657

    28 Total Sales

    Jeanne Imach
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 18035900

MichRIC

APN: 11-03-0212-0008-00-7

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Higman Park

985 Sierra Dr, Benton Harbor, MI

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