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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,223 sqft$184/sqft
1738 West Benson Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.26 acresLot Size
1937Year Built
$184/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

This home has elegance from the past and sits beautifully overlooking Lake Michigan with approx. 99' of your own private beach frontage. The lot is private and has over 1.25 acres. You can imagine the possibilities with 2,223 sq. ft. The master bedroom is very large and two additional nice size bedrooms are all located on the upper. Entertaining will be great fun with a separate living, dining and family rooms. There is a over-sized three stall garage that has 10' doors so you can easily store your...This home has elegance from the past and sits beautifully overlooking Lake Michigan with approx. 99' of your own private beach frontage. The lot is private and has over 1.25 acres. You can imagine the possibilities with 2,223 sq. ft. The master bedroom is very large and two additional nice size bedrooms are all located on the upper. Entertaining will be great fun with a separate living, dining and family rooms. There is a over-sized three stall garage that has 10' doors so you can easily store your cars and/or boats. This can be your perfect full time or vacation get-away home on the shores of Lake MI. Still only five minutes to golfing, wineries and downtown St. Joseph for dining, shopping and the Carousel. Hurry home to enjoy all the summer has to offer.
  • Listed by: Becky Heaps 269.325.5062 beckyheaps@realtyexecutives.com Brokerage DRE #6505433104 • Realty Executives Instant Equity
Listing closed: 01/02/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 18030244

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$333,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

93.3%

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Location

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Property Information for 1738 West Benson Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,542 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • View: Water
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Lot Size: 1.26 AC / 54,798 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: M 63
  • Municipality: Benton Twp
  • Body of Water: Lake Michigan
  • Directions: M 63 N of St. Joseph to W on Benson Road. Home around curve to right.
  • Area - Major: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Street #: 1738
  • Street Direction: W
  • Street Name: Benson
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Benton Harbor
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49022
  • County: Berrien
  • Latitude: 42.147084
  • Longitude: -86.451594
  • Area - Minor: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Water Type: Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 246000.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 110300060015014
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 169692
Parking
  • Parking Features: Carport, Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Driveway: Paved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: irregular
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2223.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 2223.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 1.26
  • Lot Square Footage: 54798.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.26
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: On file at listing office
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
  • Waterfront Options WaterFrontage: 99
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick, Stone
  • Water Fea Amenities: All Sports, Private Frontage, View
  • Street Type: Easement, Paved
  • Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding, Brick, Stone
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Full, Michigan Basement
  • Windows: Bay/Bow
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Window Treatments
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Room Total: 7
  • Main Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Room Types: Kitchen, Dining Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Living Room, Recreation, Den, Laundry, Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, 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: Window Unit(s)
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area, Pantry
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Window Treatments
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Baths: 1.0
  • Main Full Baths: 0
  • Main Half Baths: 1
  • Main Level SQFT: 1523
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 3
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 1523.0
  • Main Level Primary: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Description: Formal
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Area
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Width: 24.0
Room 6
  • Room Type: Recreation
Room 7
  • Room Type: Den
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 1738 West Benson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 2, 2020

Sold

MiRealSource #70023368

$410,000
Jan 2, 2020

Sold

Realcomp #69018030244

$410,000
Jan 2, 2020

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #18030244

$410,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/02/2020

Sold

MiRealSource #70023368

$410,000
01/02/2020

Sold

Realcomp #69018030244

$410,000
01/02/2020

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #18030244

$410,000

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

Public Records for 1738 West Benson Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$10,384 ($865 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,278 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,278 SqFtStories2Lot Size30,928 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1931ZoningA1 SING FAMCountyBERRIENAPN03-0006-0015-01-4Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1738 West Benson 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: 1738 West Benson Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
$410,000
3
2,223
54,798
4
5,025
151,153
$2,300,000
5
6,566
476,546
3
5
3,890
121,968
$1,825,000
4
6,748
184,259
3
2
2,269
52,272

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