NOT LISTED FOR SALE

987 Lavette Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Estimated Value: $65,000 - $106,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
864 Sq Ft
$98/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 30, 2016

Last sale price $17,000 $20 Per Sq Ft

Est. 397% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $523 / mo

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Den
  • Laundry Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of August 2016

Charming little 2 bedroom bungalow with hardwood floors, updated kitchen with ceramic time floors, newer furnace and more. Front room could be used as a 3rd bedroom just lacking heat source.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Newton

Sunrise Real Estate, Inc. License #6502412621 Listed on: 08/22/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Newton

Sunrise Real Estate, Inc. License #6502412621 Listed on: 08/22/2016

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x125

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 864 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1930
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • OfficeContract Info:List PriceSqFt2: 21.88
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50x125
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 864.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Laundry: No
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1073.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Additional Items:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 864.0
  • General Property Info Garage YN: No
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Floor: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 864.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 864.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Other
  • List Price: 18900.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Area: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x125
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6098.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1073.0
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$84,450

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 22, 2016
Closed on
Aug 30, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brian Newton
Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Brian Newton
Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$18,900
Sold Price
$17,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-10.05%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.65%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2013
Closed on
Mar 20, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Brian Newton
Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Brian Newton
Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$15,900
Sold Price
$10,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-37.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2007
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
$27,500
Interest Rate
8.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 1995

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 1993

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 1987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 1984

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 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
$5,000 None Listed On Document
$5,000 None Available
$17,000 Multiple
$10,000 Multiple
$27,675 None Available
-- None Available
-- --
$18,500 --
$18,500 --
$14,800 --
$13,300 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $27,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/30/2016 08/30/16 Sold $17,000 -10.1% $20 / Sq Ft
08/24/2016 08/24/16 Pending -- -- --
08/22/2016 08/22/16 For Sale $18,900 +89.0% $22 / Sq Ft
03/21/2013 03/21/13 Sold $10,000 -37.1% $12 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/11/2013 03/11/13 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2013 03/06/13 For Sale $15,900 -- $18 / 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 $833 $35,000 $0 $0
2025 $810 $34,400 $0 $0
2024 $766 $30,500 $0 $0
2023 $563 $21,900 $0 $0
2022 $696 $16,500 $0 $0
2021 $802 $16,200 $700 $15,500
2020 $1,430 $16,400 $0 $0
2019 $1,151 $14,900 $0 $0
2018 $1,107 $15,700 $0 $0
2017 $1,228 $17,700 $0 $0
2016 $1,076 $17,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,074 $17,200 $0 $0
2014 $1,254 $20,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brian Newton

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Brian Newton

    Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.

    (269) 921-4551

    204 Total Sales

    Brian Newton
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013

    Brian Brant

    Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.

    (269) 876-7513

    75 Total Sales

    Brian Brant
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Map

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 16043802

MichRIC

APN: 11-51-5000-0066-00-7

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022

987 Lavette Ave, Benton Harbor, MI

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