Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,562 sqft$46/sqft
1816 Bender Road, Portage, MI 49002
Single FamilyProperty Type
9,147 sq ftLot Size
1951Year Built
$46/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Cheaper than rent! This 3 bedroom home has an open floor plan and is conveniently located. 2 baths. FMFL period until 5/30/2017 - owner occupant offers only considered. Owner occupants may ask for $500 home warranty credit.Cheaper than rent! This 3 bedroom home has an open floor plan and is conveniently located. 2 baths. FMFL period until 5/30/2017 - owner occupant offers only considered. Owner occupants may ask for $500 home warranty credit.
  • Listed by: Michael J Brubaker 269.967.6201 michael.brubaker@brubakersells.com • RE/MAX Perrett Associates
Listing closed: 08/22/2017 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 17021241

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$250,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

100.0%

Portage, MI

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Location

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Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

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Property Information for 1816 Bender Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,700 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: R-1
  • ZoningDescription: R-1
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,147 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Garden and Evans
  • Municipality: Portage City
  • Directions: E Kilgore to Garden to Bender
  • Area - Major: Greater Kalamazoo - K
  • Street #: 1816
  • Street Name: Bender
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Portage
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49002
  • County: Kalamazoo
  • Latitude: 42.242935
  • Longitude: -85.568189
  • Area - Minor: Greater Kalamazoo - K
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 46474.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 02561-090-O
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 49600
Parking
  • Garage Y/N: No
  • Driveway: Unpaved
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Previous Listing
  • Lot Dimensions: 60x156
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1562.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1562.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Square Footage: 9147.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.21
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: FAIRFIELD #1 E 60 FT OF LOT 90
  • 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
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Street Type: Paved, Public
  • Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Slab
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Room Total: 6
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Full Baths: 2
  • 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): 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 2
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1562
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 3
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Description: Formal
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Area
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Room Type: Recreation
Room 7
  • Room Type: Den
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 1816 Bender Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 22, 2017

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #17021241

$72,000
Aug 22, 2017

Sold

Realcomp #64017021241

$72,000
Aug 18, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1271159492

$72,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/22/2017

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #17021241

$72,000
08/22/2017

Sold

Realcomp #64017021241

$72,000
08/18/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1271159492

$72,000

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

Public Records for 1816 Bender Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,516 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,516 SqFtLot Size9,583 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951Year Renovated1964ZoningR-1BCountyKALAMAZOOAPN10-02561-090-O

Schools near 1816 Bender Road

This home is within Portage Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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: 1816 Bender Road, Portage, MI 49002
$72,000
3
1,562
9,147
$145,000
3
1,208
15,682
$35,000
12,632
$11,000
12,632
1
1,144
11,326
$84,900
3
1,232
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