524 North Ottawa Road

Sold 8/8/24

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Last Sold Price

$190,000

3 beds2 baths1,397 sqft$136/sqft

524 North Ottawa Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Single FamilyProperty Type

8,300 sq ftLot Size

1950Year Built

$136/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

3 bed 1.5 bath brick cape cod home in Saint Joseph Township. This home has beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main level and custom built-ins. Wood burning brick fireplace in the living room is perfect for Michigan's cold winters. Updated main bath. The upstairs has pine shiplap. Freshly painted basement walls and floors; looks new. Large deck and fenced in backyard; perfect for entertaining. This home has a security system and whole home generator that was installed in 2018. Newer windows...3 bed 1.5 bath brick cape cod home in Saint Joseph Township. This home has beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main level and custom built-ins. Wood burning brick fireplace in the living room is perfect for Michigan's cold winters. Updated main bath. The upstairs has pine shiplap. Freshly painted basement walls and floors; looks new. Large deck and fenced in backyard; perfect for entertaining. This home has a security system and whole home generator that was installed in 2018. Newer windows that were replaced in 2018. Support heat and air for the upstairs bedroom. New driveway. 1 car attached garage with workbench. 8x10 shed in the backyard for extra storage. Schedule your showing today!

Listed by: Mark E Hawks 269.930.4547 mhawks@kw.com Brokerage DRE #6505296124 • Keller Williams Realty Swm

Listing closed: 08/08/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 24033529

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Property Information for 524 North Ottawa Road

Property Details

Taxes: $1,873 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Berrien County
Architectural Style: Cape Cod

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1950
Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,300 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Cross Streets: Miami Dr
Municipality: St. Joseph Twp

Directions: Napier to Miami to N Ottawa to house.
Area - Major: Southwestern Michigan - S
Street #: 524
Street Direction: N
Street Name: Ottawa
Suffix: Road
City: Benton Harbor
State: MI
Zip Code: 49022
County: Berrien
Latitude: 42.090701
Longitude: -86.466139
Area - Minor: Southwestern Michigan - S

Taxes and HOA

Taxable Value: 66827.0
Approx. Assoc Fee: $0

Tax ID #: 11-18-3400-0128-04-7
Homestead: 100
SEV: 86900

Parking

Parking Features: Attached
Garage Spaces: 1.0

Garage Y/N: Yes
Attached Garage: Yes
Driveway: Paved

Virtual Tour

Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
Total Open Houses Count: 0

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Level, Wooded
SqFt Source: Measured

Lot Dimensions: 63x132
Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1397.0
SqFt Above Grade: 1397.0
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.19
Lot Square Footage: 8300.0
Lot Size Area: 0.19

Property and Assessments

Tax Year: 2023
Road Surface Type: Paved

Legal: THE W 60'OF THE E 185'OF LOT 128 INDIAN HILLS
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
New Construction: No
Total Floor Plans Count: 0
Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1950
Video Groups: 0
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Accessibility Features YN: No
Income Property: No

Utilities

Utilities: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Cable Connected
Electric: True

Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
Water Source: Public
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available
Utilities Attached: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected
Water: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Roof: Composition
Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Stories: 2
Construction Materials: Brick
Fencing: Fenced Back
Street Type: Paved, Public
Exterior Material: Brick
Roofing: Composition
Substructure: Full
Windows: Insulated Windows, Replacement, Screens
Patio and Porch Features: Deck
Landscape: Flower Garden, Ground Cover
Landscape : Flower Garden: Yes
Landscape : Ground Cover: Yes

Interior Features

Heating: Forced Air
Window Features: Screens, Replacement, Insulated Windows, Window Treatments

Interior Features: Garage Door Opener
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Room Total: 5
Main Bedrooms: 2
Fireplaces Total: 1
Basement: Yes
Flooring: Wood
Cooling: Central, Wall Unit(s)
Total Baths: 2.0
Full Baths: 1
Room Types: Kitchen, Dining Area, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 2
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: Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Kitchen Features: Snack Bar
Additional Items: Garage Door Opener, Generator, Home Warranty, Window Treatments
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Water Heater: Electric
Bedrooms: 3
Half Baths: 1.0
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Half Baths: 0
Main Level SQFT: 1017
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: 992.0
Main Level Primary: No

Room Information

Room 1

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Length: 9.0
Room Width: 13.0

Room 2

Room Type: Dining Area
Room Level: Main

Room Length: 9.0
Room Width: 7.0

Room 3

Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room Length: 14.0
Room Width: 21.0

Room 4

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room Length: 10.0
Room Width: 13.0

Room 5

Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Level: Main

Room Length: 6.0
Room Width: 9.0

Room 6

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Main

Room Length: 11.0
Room Width: 12.0

Room 7

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Upper

Room Length: 14.0
Room Width: 19.0

Room 8

Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Level: Upper

Rental

Rental Information

Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 524 North Ottawa Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 8, 2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1539034195	$190,000	+8.1% / yr
Aug 8, 2024	Sold MiRealSource #70415977	$190,000	—
Aug 8, 2024	Sold Realcomp #69024033529	$190,000	—
Aug 8, 2024	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #24033529	$190,000	—
Jul 18, 2024	Contract Signed Realcomp #69024033529		—
Jul 18, 2024	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #24033529		—
Jul 17, 2024	Contract Signed MiRealSource #70415977		—
Jul 1, 2024	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #24033529	$215,000	—
Jul 1, 2024	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69024033529	$215,000	—
Jul 1, 2024	Listed (Active) MiRealSource #70415977	$215,000	—
Jan 23, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1284140050	$114,500	—
Jan 23, 2018	Sold Realcomp #69017044633	$114,500	—
Jan 8, 2018	Contract Signed Realcomp #69017044633		—
Sep 1, 2017	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69017044633	$121,000	—
Apr 22, 2009	Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #2843233	$129,900	—
Apr 21, 2009	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #69002843233	$129,900	—
Oct 21, 2008	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2843233	$135,000	—
Oct 21, 2008	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69002843233	$135,000	—
Feb 13, 2008	Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #2746793	$129,900	—
Feb 12, 2008	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #69002746793	$129,900	—
Oct 12, 2007	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69002746793	$135,000	—
Oct 12, 2007	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2746793	$135,000	—
Oct 27, 2006	Sold Realcomp #69002605369	$89,620	—
Oct 27, 2006	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #2605369	$89,620	—
Oct 27, 2006	Contract Signed Realcomp #69002605369		—
Oct 27, 2006	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #2605369		—
Feb 3, 2006	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69002605369	$104,800	—
Feb 3, 2006	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2605369	$104,800	—
Dec 30, 2005	Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #2542581	$110,600	—
Dec 29, 2005	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #66002542581	$110,600	—
Oct 4, 2005	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2542581	$116,400	—
Sep 30, 2005	Listed (Active) Realcomp #66002542581	$116,400	—
May 2, 2001	Permanently Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #2106686	$98,900	—
May 2, 2001	Permanently Off Market Realcomp #69002106686	$98,900	—
Mar 8, 2001	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2106686	$98,900	—
Mar 8, 2001	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69002106686	$98,900	—
Aug 30, 2000	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #2003969	$88,000	—
Aug 30, 2000	Sold Realcomp #69002003969	$88,000	—
Jul 10, 2000	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #2003969		—
Jul 10, 2000	Contract Signed Realcomp #69002003969		—
Feb 7, 2000	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2003969	$97,900	—
Feb 7, 2000	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69002003969	$97,900	—
Nov 15, 1993	Sold Realcomp #69007091323	$66,000	—
Nov 15, 1993	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #7091323	$66,000	—
Oct 5, 1993	Contract Signed Realcomp #69007091323		—
Oct 5, 1993	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #7091323		—
May 28, 1993	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69007091323	$69,500	—
May 28, 1993	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #7091323	$69,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/08/2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1539034195	$190,000 +8.1% / yr
08/08/2024	Sold MiRealSource #70415977	$190,000
08/08/2024	Sold Realcomp #69024033529	$190,000
08/08/2024	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #24033529	$190,000
07/18/2024	Contract Signed Realcomp #69024033529	—
07/18/2024	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #24033529	—
07/17/2024	Contract Signed MiRealSource #70415977	—
07/01/2024	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #24033529	$215,000
07/01/2024	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69024033529	$215,000
07/01/2024	Listed (Active) MiRealSource #70415977	$215,000
01/23/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1284140050	$114,500
01/23/2018	Sold Realcomp #69017044633	$114,500
01/08/2018	Contract Signed Realcomp #69017044633	—
09/01/2017	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69017044633	$121,000
04/22/2009	Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #2843233	$129,900
04/21/2009	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #69002843233	$129,900
10/21/2008	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2843233	$135,000
10/21/2008	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69002843233	$135,000
02/13/2008	Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #2746793	$129,900
02/12/2008	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #69002746793	$129,900
10/12/2007	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69002746793	$135,000
10/12/2007	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2746793	$135,000
10/27/2006	Sold Realcomp #69002605369	$89,620
10/27/2006	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #2605369	$89,620
10/27/2006	Contract Signed Realcomp #69002605369	—
10/27/2006	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #2605369	—
02/03/2006	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69002605369	$104,800
02/03/2006	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2605369	$104,800
12/30/2005	Temporarily Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #2542581	$110,600
12/29/2005	Temporarily Off Market Realcomp #66002542581	$110,600
10/04/2005	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2542581	$116,400
09/30/2005	Listed (Active) Realcomp #66002542581	$116,400
05/02/2001	Permanently Off Market Michigan Regional Information Center #2106686	$98,900
05/02/2001	Permanently Off Market Realcomp #69002106686	$98,900
03/08/2001	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2106686	$98,900
03/08/2001	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69002106686	$98,900
08/30/2000	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #2003969	$88,000
08/30/2000	Sold Realcomp #69002003969	$88,000
07/10/2000	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #2003969	—
07/10/2000	Contract Signed Realcomp #69002003969	—
02/07/2000	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2003969	$97,900
02/07/2000	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69002003969	$97,900
11/15/1993	Sold Realcomp #69007091323	$66,000
11/15/1993	Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #7091323	$66,000
10/05/1993	Contract Signed Realcomp #69007091323	—
10/05/1993	Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #7091323	—
05/28/1993	Listed (Active) Realcomp #69007091323	$69,500
05/28/1993	Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #7091323	$69,500

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

Public Records for 524 North Ottawa Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$3,137 ($261 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,240 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,240 SqFtLot Size7,928 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950ZoningR2 - SINGLE FCountyBERRIENAPN18-3400-0128-04-7Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 524 North Ottawa Road

This home is within Benton Harbor Area Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
2/10	Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center	Public - Choice school	K to 12	1.5 mi
2/10	Fair Plain Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.7 mi
2/10	Benton Harbor High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.0 mi
1/10	Sorter International Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	1 to 3	2.0 mi
4/10	Fair Plain East Elementary	Public - Nearby school	4 to 5	2.2 mi
NR	Edith B. Garrett	Private - Nearby school	1 to 8	0.5 mi
NR	Good Shepherd Lutheran School	Private - Nearby school	K to 3	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
2/10	Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center PublicK to 12 Choice school	1.5 mi
2/10	Fair Plain Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.7 mi
2/10	Benton Harbor High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.0 mi
1/10	Sorter International Elementary School Public1 to 3 Nearby school	2.0 mi
4/10	Fair Plain East Elementary Public4 to 5 Nearby school	2.2 mi
NR	Edith B. Garrett Private1 to 8 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Good Shepherd Lutheran School PrivateK to 3 Nearby school	0.9 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 524 North Ottawa Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022	$190,000	3	2	1,397	8,300
524 Ottawa Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022	$114,500	3	2	1,397	0
512 North Ottawa Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022	$82,000	2	1	1,350	8,189
530 North Ottawa Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022	$66,000	3	2	1,314	7,920
1532 Pontiac Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022	$54,500	2	1	800	8,580
529 South Ottawa Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022	$206,000	3	3	1,798	12,676
527 North Ottawa Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022	$88,700	3	2	960	9,888
556 North Ottawa Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022	$235,000	3	2	1,626	10,416
513 North Ottawa Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022	$197,500	3	3	2,070	20,473
505 South Ottawa Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022	$92,000	2	1	3,345	21,252
563 South Ottawa Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022	$195,000	3	2	1,666	12,676
535 North Ottawa Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022	$113,900	6	4	2,148	10,018
543 North Ottawa Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022	$57,000	3	2	1,526	9,888
582 North Ottawa Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022	–	3	1	1,342	10,542
1547 Pontiac Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022	$179,500	2	3	935	7,686

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