1812 Bender Road

Sold 3/29/21
Sold 3/29/21
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Last Sold Price
$145,000
3 beds1,208 sqft$120/sqft
1812 Bender Road, Portage, MI 49002

Description

Fantastic, move-in ready home with extra large garage and deep yard. As soon as you enter, you'll notice how the sunlight fills the interiors. The living room is comfortable and inviting with formal dining or office/study area and extra deep closet. The kitchen has an eating area, plenty of counters and cabinets, and a large window looking out onto the yard. There are three bedrooms in the home - all good-sized with nicely positioned windows and closets - and updated full bath. The home offers an...Fantastic, move-in ready home with extra large garage and deep yard. As soon as you enter, you'll notice how the sunlight fills the interiors. The living room is comfortable and inviting with formal dining or office/study area and extra deep closet. The kitchen has an eating area, plenty of counters and cabinets, and a large window looking out onto the yard. There are three bedrooms in the home - all good-sized with nicely positioned windows and closets - and updated full bath. The home offers an extra breezeway room that can be used as a mudroom or craft area and laundry room with storage Two-car garage has loft storage and third stall the could easily accommodate a workshop. The yard is amazing with fire pit, shed and extra parking. Near I-94, park, high school, shopping, dining, etc.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/29/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Gloria Royal • Brokerage DRE #6505299146 • ERA Reardon Realty
    P: (269) 377-6106 C: (269) 377-6106 royalglo@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Bryan Royal • Brokerage DRE #6505299146 • ERA Reardon Realty
    P: (269) 760-2832 C: (269) 760-2832 royalgrouphome1@gmail.com

Property Details for 1812 Bender Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
21004656
Days on Market
2
Taxes
$2,227 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1951
Lot Size
0.36 AC / 15,682 SF
County
Kalamazoo County
Architectural Style
Ranch

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$170,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

91.7%

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Building Information for 1812 Bender Road

Stories1Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,682 SF

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Property Information for 1812 Bender Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Garden Rd. and Evans St.
  • Municipality: Portage City
  • Directions: From I-94 and Portage Rd. Take Kilgore Rd. west to Garden Rd. Then south on Garden Rd. to Bender Rd. Bender Rd. west to home on left.
  • Area - Major: Greater Kalamazoo - K
  • Street #: 1812
  • Street Name: Bender
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Portage
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49002
  • County: Kalamazoo
  • Latitude: 42.242818
  • Longitude: -85.568321
  • Area - Minor: Greater Kalamazoo - K
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 50257.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 3910-02561-091-O
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 63100
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 100' x 156'
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1208.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1208.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.36
  • Lot Square Footage: 15682.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.36
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: Fairfield #1 W 22.5 FT OF LOT 90 & E 77.5 FT of LOT 91
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Util Avail at Street: Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available
  • Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Street Type: Paved, Public
  • Exterior Material: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Slab
  • Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges
  • Landscape : Shrubs/Hedges: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Broadband, Garage Door Opener, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 6
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Room Types: Kitchen, Dining Area, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Laundry, Other
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1208
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 3
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
  • # of Outbuildings: 1.0
  • Outbuilding 1 Description: Storage Shed
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
Room 9
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Main
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Property History for 1812 Bender Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 29, 2021

Sold

MiRealSource #70179355

$145,000—
Mar 29, 2021

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #21004656

$145,000—
Mar 29, 2021

Sold

Realcomp #66021004656

$145,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/29/2021

Sold

MiRealSource #70179355

$145,000
03/29/2021

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #21004656

$145,000
03/29/2021

Sold

Realcomp #66021004656

$145,000

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

Public Records for 1812 Bender Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,208 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,208 SqFtLot Size15,682 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951Year Renovated1951ZoningR-1BCountyKALAMAZOOAPN10-02561-091-O

Schools near 1812 Bender Road

This home is within Portage Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Angling Road Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Portage North Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Portage Northern High School
Public - 9 to 12
Portage Community High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Angling Road Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Portage North Middle School
Public6 to 8

Portage Northern High School
Public9 to 12

Portage Community 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: 1812 Bender Road, Portage, MI 49002
$145,000
3
1,208
15,682
1816 Bender Road, Portage, MI 49002
$72,000
3
1,562
9,147
1802 Bender Road, Portage, MI 49002
–
–
1
960
10,890
5124 Garden Road, Portage, MI 49002
$35,000
–
–
–
12,632
5124 Garden Street, Portage, MI 49002
$11,000
–
–
–
12,632
1815 Bender Road, Portage, MI 49002
–
–
1
1,144
11,326

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