Last Sold Price
2 beds1,000 sqft$590/sqft
1280 Rocky Gap Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Description

Own your own piece of beach paradise on lake michigan. This quaint home has amazing VIEWS and an enormous extensive SANDY,PRISTINE SHORELINE. Make a campfire, bring your dog, set up beach volleyball or relax. You are free from the rules (and the crowds) of a public beach - it's your beach! The home is 1 mile north of ST. JOSEPH and walking distance to the new HARBOR SHORES golf course. St. Joe was voted by Money Mag as one of the best places to retire in Amer. The property is 100 miles from CHICAGO....Own your own piece of beach paradise on lake michigan. This quaint home has amazing VIEWS and an enormous extensive SANDY,PRISTINE SHORELINE. Make a campfire, bring your dog, set up beach volleyball or relax. You are free from the rules (and the crowds) of a public beach - it's your beach! The home is 1 mile north of ST. JOSEPH and walking distance to the new HARBOR SHORES golf course. St. Joe was voted by Money Mag as one of the best places to retire in Amer. The property is 100 miles from CHICAGO. Most of the value in this listing is land/location although the home has a solid footprint and it would be easy to turn into a more updated residence. It has been a beloved family vacation home for yrs. Recently the seller has rented as a vacation property w/ fees starting at $1,500 wk. She is in her 3rd yr of vacation rentals - renting the wks she is not at the lake and has a client list of regulars! In her words vacation rental is easy because everyone loves this property.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/01/2012 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Carla Galbraith • Brokerage DRE #6505291590 • Coldwell Banker Anchor R.E.
    P: (269) 930-7418 carla.galbraith@gmail.com

Property Details for 1280 Rocky Gap Road

Status
MLS #
12015308
Days on Market
133
Taxes
$7,208 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1951
Lot Size
1.12 AC / 48,780 SF
View
Water
Waterfront Features
Lake
Architectural Style
Ranch

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$80,000

Avg days on market

88

Sale-to-list ratio

85.5%

Benton Harbor, MI

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Location

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Building Information for 1280 Rocky Gap Road

Stories1Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size1.12 AC / 48,780 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,600 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,999

Property Taxes

$601

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1280 Rocky Gap Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: M63 and Lake Michigan
  • Municipality: Benton Twp
  • Body of Water: Lake Michigan
  • Directions: 1 mile north of St. Joseph off M-63 on the west side.
  • Area - Major: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Street #: 1280
  • Street Name: Rocky Gap
  • City: Benton Harbor
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49022
  • County: Berrien
  • Latitude: 42.13742
  • Longitude: -86.461179
  • Area - Minor: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Water Type: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 147985.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 110344700057000
  • SEV: 169700
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Driveway: Paved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Ravine
  • Lot Dimensions: 150 X 325.20
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1000.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1000.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 1.12
  • Lot Square Footage: 48780.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.12
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: to follow
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: No
  • Income Property: Yes
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 109
Utilities
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Exterior Features: Scrn Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Water Fea Amenities: Private Frontage, View
  • Street Type: Paved
  • Exterior Material: Wood Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Crawl Space, Slab
  • Windows: Screens
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Landscape: Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges
  • Landscape : Ground Cover: Yes
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Window Features: Screens, Window Treatments
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Room Total: 4
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Room Types: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Electric
  • Heat Type: Radiant
  • Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
  • Appliances: Built in Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Level SQFT: 1000
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 2
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 1280 Rocky Gap Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 1, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1122410677

$590,000
Aug 1, 2012

Sold

Realcomp #69012015308

$590,000
Aug 1, 2012

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #12015308

$590,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/01/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1122410677

$590,000
08/01/2012

Sold

Realcomp #69012015308

$590,000
08/01/2012

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #12015308

$590,000

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

Public Records for 1280 Rocky Gap Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$13,037 ($1,086 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt3,968 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,968 SqFtStories2Lot Size37,810 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2013ZoningA1 SING FAMCountyBERRIENAPN03-4470-0057-00-0

Schools near 1280 Rocky Gap 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: 1280 Rocky Gap Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
$590,000
2
1,000
48,780
$650,000
4
2,297
48,352
$762,750
4
3,143
21,631
3
2
1,606
13,068
3
3
2,180
20,909
$1,200,000
5
3,593

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