Last Sold Price
3 beds1,470 sqft$116/sqft
1020 Fort Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Description

Looking for a quiet get-a-way within steps of Lake Michigan beach access? Look no further! This solid 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1470 SF ranch can now be yours. Sitting on a healthy .2 acre lot, this home sits just above Rocky Gap County Park. Just minutes from downtown St. Joseph and mere blocks from the golf course at Harbor Shores, this opportunity is not to be missed. Updated windows, additional blown-in insulation, and newer doors on the two car attached garage. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout...Looking for a quiet get-a-way within steps of Lake Michigan beach access? Look no further! This solid 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1470 SF ranch can now be yours. Sitting on a healthy .2 acre lot, this home sits just above Rocky Gap County Park. Just minutes from downtown St. Joseph and mere blocks from the golf course at Harbor Shores, this opportunity is not to be missed. Updated windows, additional blown-in insulation, and newer doors on the two car attached garage. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the home. Built-ins everywhere! Large breezeway and main floor laundry. Rear deck has recently been power washed and bleached. This one-owner home has loads of charm and awaits your personal updating. Come create new lake memories here at this quaint ranch on Fort Road.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/26/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by The Petzke Team • Brokerage DRE #6505409513 • RE/MAX by the Lake
    P: (269) 369-6348 C: (269) 985-3354 lars@petzketeam.com

Property Details for 1020 Fort Road

Status
MLS #
21007927
Days on Market
1
Taxes
$1,415 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1950
Lot Size
0.20 AC / 8,886 SF
Waterfront Features
Lake
Architectural Style
Ranch

Location

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Building Information for 1020 Fort Road

Stories1Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,886 SF

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$981 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$864

Property Taxes

$118

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1020 Fort Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Sylvan Dr
  • Municipality: Benton Twp
  • Directions: Above Rocky Gap Park to Fort.
  • Area - Major: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Street #: 1020
  • Street Name: Fort
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Benton Harbor
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49022
  • County: Berrien
  • Latitude: 42.133168
  • Longitude: -86.464032
  • Area - Minor: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Water Type: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 67000.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 11-03-4470-0015-00-5
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 67000
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Measured
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 89
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1470.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1470.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Square Footage: 8886.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Legal: As per title comittment
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Water Fea Amenities: Public Access 1 Mile or Less
  • Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Slab
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 7
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: No
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Appliances: Dryer
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1470
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 3
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Property History for 1020 Fort Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 26, 2021

Sold

MiRealSource #70182620

$169,900
Mar 26, 2021

Sold

Realcomp #69021007927

$169,900
Mar 26, 2021

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #21007927

$169,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/26/2021

Sold

MiRealSource #70182620

$169,900
03/26/2021

Sold

Realcomp #69021007927

$169,900
03/26/2021

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #21007927

$169,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1020 Fort Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$4,132 ($344 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,470 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,470 SqFtLot Size8,886 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningA2 SING FACountyBERRIENAPN03-4470-0015-00-5

Schools near 1020 Fort Road

This home is within Benton Harbor Area Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 4 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Fair Plain East Elementary
Public4 to 5

Fair Plain Middle School
Public6 to 8

Benton Harbor High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1020 Fort Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
$169,900
3
1,470
8,886
2
2
1,128
6,795
1
1,910
4,792
2
1
1,012
12,066
$85,000
24,307
$353,500
2
1,352
54,450

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