Last Sold Price
4 beds2,837 sqft$74/sqft
159 Elmside Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Description

Come home to this charming brick ranch on a tree-lined street in sought-after Fairplain! If you love bright rooms, mature trees, and a composite deck in a backyard fenced for privacy, then this is the one for you! This versatile property features a flexible floor plan that adapts to your lifestyle. The 17x17 bonus room on the main floor can be configured as a 4th bedroom, TV/game room, or the room you've always dreamed of. Bring your creativity to the clean, dry basement with five configured rooms—perfect...Come home to this charming brick ranch on a tree-lined street in sought-after Fairplain! If you love bright rooms, mature trees, and a composite deck in a backyard fenced for privacy, then this is the one for you! This versatile property features a flexible floor plan that adapts to your lifestyle. The 17x17 bonus room on the main floor can be configured as a 4th bedroom, TV/game room, or the room you've always dreamed of. Bring your creativity to the clean, dry basement with five configured rooms—perfect for an office, playroom, pool room, or man cave anyone? Convenient main-floor laundry and beautiful hardwood floors complete the picture of this great home. Located close to all that makes SW Michigan a great place to live your next home awaits YOU. Schedule your private showing today!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/23/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Phyllis M Palmer • Brokerage DRE #6505245167 • Cressy & Everett Real Estate
    P: (269) 985-3180 phyllispalmer@cressyeverett.com

Property Details for 159 Elmside Road

Status
MLS #
24030626
Days on Market
9
Taxes
$1,719 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1956
Lot Size
0.21 AC / 8,970 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$215,000

Avg days on market

39

Sale-to-list ratio

94.0%

Benton Harbor, MI

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
1.15
Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Location

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Building Information for 159 Elmside Road

Stories1Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 8,970 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,211 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,067

Property Taxes

$143

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 159 Elmside Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Colfax & Elmside
  • Municipality: Benton Twp
  • Subdivision: Baster Subdivision
  • Directions: Napier Avenue to South on Colfax. The first street on the E is Elmside. to 159 on the North side of the street
  • Area - Major: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Street #: 159
  • Street Name: Elmside
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Benton Harbor
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49022
  • County: Berrien
  • Latitude: 42.085266
  • Longitude: -86.454213
  • Area - Minor: Southwestern Michigan - S
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 52674.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 11-03-0770-0034-00-7
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 65400
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Driveway: Concrete
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 1
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level
  • SqFt Source: Prior Appraisal
  • Lot Dimensions: 69 X 130
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1200.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2837.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1637.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Square Footage: 8970.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.21
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: LOT 34 & THE E 13.75' OF LOT 35 BASTER SUB
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
  • Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Street Type: Paved, Public
  • Exterior Material: Brick
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Full
  • Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Interior Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Main Level
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 7
  • Main Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Room Types: Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Area, Primary Bedroom, Laundry, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Recreation, Other
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.5
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.1
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Additional Items: Basement Finished, Garage Door Opener, Window Treatments
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Half Baths: 1.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 1
  • Main Level SQFT: 1637
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 4
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 1200.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 1200.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Description: Primary w/1/2 Bath or use Bedroom #4
Room 5
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Description: Flexible Room/Closet Family Room
Room 9
  • Room Type: Recreation
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 10
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Description: Flex Room w/Closet
Room 11
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Description: Flex Room
Room 12
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Description: Flex Room
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Property History for 159 Elmside Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 23, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1540274452

$210,000

+15.8% / yr

Aug 23, 2024

Sold

MiRealSource #70413077

$210,000
Aug 23, 2024

Sold

Realcomp #69024030626

$210,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/23/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1540274452

$210,000

+15.8% / yr

08/23/2024

Sold

MiRealSource #70413077

$210,000
08/23/2024

Sold

Realcomp #69024030626

$210,000

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

Public Records for 159 Elmside Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,309 ($276 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,636 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,636 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,210 SqFtLot Size8,712 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956Year Renovated1956ZoningA2 SING FACountyBERRIENAPN03-0770-0034-00-7

Schools near 159 Elmside Road

This home is within Benton Harbor Area Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 3
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
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: 159 Elmside Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
$210,000
4
2,837
8,970
$65,000
3
1,417
20,952
$80,000
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1,386
15,006

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