Sold
Last Sold Price
30,756 Lot Size0.71 Acres

1861 Merrimac Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

LandProperty Type
0.71 acresLot Size

Description

Look at this quaint setup! What a great get away this would make! Situated on a dead end road with almost 3/4's of an acre you'll find 3 custom built cabin structures, a chicken coop, gazebo, block garage, log swings, fire pit, and grilling station. Conveniently located just 1 mile from the expressway and 5 miles from Silver Beach. This could be your favorite summer spot to visit or ideal place to build your dream home! Natural gas line has recently been ran down this road.Look at this quaint setup! What a great get away this would make! Situated on a dead end road with almost 3/4's of an acre you'll find 3 custom built cabin structures, a chicken coop, gazebo, block garage, log swings, fire pit, and grilling station. Conveniently located just 1 mile from the expressway and 5 miles from Silver Beach. This could be your favorite summer spot to visit or ideal place to build your dream home! Natural gas line has recently been ran down this road.
  • Listed by: Falecha Beveridge 517.282.3493 falechabeveridgerealtor@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #6503395477 • Five Star Real Estate (GH)
Listing closed: 10/16/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 23139593
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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

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Sold By Cressy & Everett Real Estate

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Property Information for 1861 Merrimac Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $721 / year
  • MLS Type: Land / Acreage
  • Zoning: Residential
  • ZoningDescription: Residential

Building Information

  • Lot Size: 0.71 AC

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: S Crystal Ave/E Napier Ave
  • Municipality: Benton Twp
  • Directions: Take I-196 S to exit 30, turn right onto E Napier Ave, turn right onto S Crystal Ave, turn right onto Merrimac Rd, property is on the left at end of road.
  • Area - Major: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Street #: 1861
  • Street Name: Merrimac
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Benton Harbor
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49022
  • County: Berrien
  • Latitude: 42.096104
  • Longitude: -86.413166
  • Area - Minor: Southwestern Michigan - S
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 14490.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 11-03-0920-0011-10-1
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 15000
Parking
  • Other Structures: Storage Shed, Other
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Buildable, Cleared, Cul-De-Sac, Recreational
  • Lot Dimensions: 233'x132'
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.71
  • Lot Square Footage: 30756.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.71
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: PT OF LOT 11 BUTLER CRYSTAL ADDITION COM AT NE COR SD LOT 11 TH N89DEG42'W ON NLY LOT LN 233' TH S 132.57' TH S89DEG41'E 233' TH N 132.63' TO POB
  • Property Sub-Type: Acreage
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Land
  • Current Use: Residential, Recreational
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Docs at List Office: Aerial Photo
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available
  • Utilities Attached: Electricity Connected
  • Water: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Street Type: Paved, Public
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 0
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 0.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 0.0

Rental

Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 1861 Merrimac Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 16, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543926834

$30,000—
Oct 16, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543926834

$30,000—
Oct 16, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543926834

$30,000

+8.8% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/16/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543926834

$30,000
10/16/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543926834

$30,000
10/16/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1543926834

$30,000

+8.8% / yr

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

Public records

1861 Merrimac Road

Beds

0

Baths

1

Lot Size

30,753 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Zoning

A2 SING FA

County

BERRIEN

Schools near 1861 Merrimac 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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