2228 Bender Road

Sold 5/17/23
Sold 5/17/23
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Last Sold Price
$206,400
4 beds1,445 sqft$143/sqft
2228 Bender Road, Portage, MI 49002
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.3 acresLot Size
1949Year Built
$143/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Great 4 bedroom Portage home! This home sits in a spectacular location near the highway, restaurants, golfing, schools, parks, shopping, and more! The home sits on a dead end street which makes for low traffic. The home has newer flooring throughout and a brand new roof in 2021. The main floor of the home has a cute living room with a fireplace. There is also a nice sized kitchen with the dining area right off of there. All 4 bedrooms are located upstairs. They are good sized. The full bathroom is...Great 4 bedroom Portage home! This home sits in a spectacular location near the highway, restaurants, golfing, schools, parks, shopping, and more! The home sits on a dead end street which makes for low traffic. The home has newer flooring throughout and a brand new roof in 2021. The main floor of the home has a cute living room with a fireplace. There is also a nice sized kitchen with the dining area right off of there. All 4 bedrooms are located upstairs. They are good sized. The full bathroom is also located upstairs. The basement contains the laundry and has good storage. Outside is a detached garage with lots of storage space. Good sized backyard is great for entertaining. This is a great home ready for new owners!
  • Listed by: Greg S Miller 269.743.4817 greg@roymillerteam.com Brokerage DRE #6505333016 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
  • Listed by: Hollie Harvey 269.344.8599 Hollie@roymillerteam.com Brokerage DRE #6505333016 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI
Listing closed: 05/17/2023 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 23007865

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$220,000

Avg days on market

9

Sale-to-list ratio

100.6%

Portage, MI

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Amenities

  • Basement
  • Detached Garage
  • Detached Parking
  • Fireplace
  • Forced Air
  • Garage
  • Laundry
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Property Information for 2228 Bender Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,180 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Kalamazoo County
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Portage Road & End
  • Municipality: Portage City
  • Directions: From the intersection of Portage and Kilgore, go south on Portage. Go west on Bender to home.
  • Area - Major: Greater Kalamazoo - K
  • Street #: 2228
  • Street Name: Bender
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Portage
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49002
  • County: Kalamazoo
  • Latitude: 42.242893
  • Longitude: -85.562808
  • Area - Minor: Greater Kalamazoo - K
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 68900.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 02561073O
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 68900
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: No
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 82 x 156
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1445.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1445.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Square Footage: 13068.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.3
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Legal: Fairfield #1 Lot 73
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1949
  • 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: 2
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Material: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Partial, Slab, Walk-Out Access
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Room Total: 8
  • Main Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Levels: Tri-Level
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 0
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 964
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 4
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 0.0
  • Main Level Primary: No
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, MSHDA, VA Loan

Property History for 2228 Bender Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 17, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1512187748

$206,400

+114.2% / yr

May 17, 2023

Sold

MiRealSource #70304488

$206,400—
May 17, 2023

Sold

Realcomp #66023007865

$206,400—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/17/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1512187748

$206,400

+114.2% / yr

05/17/2023

Sold

MiRealSource #70304488

$206,400
05/17/2023

Sold

Realcomp #66023007865

$206,400

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

Public Records for 2228 Bender Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,414 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,414 SqFtStories3Lot Size12,632 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949Year Renovated1966ZoningR-1BCountyKALAMAZOOAPN10-02561-073-O

Schools near 2228 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: 2228 Bender Road, Portage, MI 49002
$206,400
4
1,445
13,068
2218 Bender Road, Portage, MI 49002
$77,000
–
1
1,509
12,632
2304 Bender Road, Portage, MI 49002
$120,000
–
1
1,260
12,632
2229 Bender Road, Portage, MI 49002
$108,000
3
1,040
11,480
2212 Bender Road, Portage, MI 49002
$110,000
2
1,680
12,632
2219 Bender Road, Portage, MI 49002
$99,900
–
1
754
9,583

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