Last Sold Price
3 beds1,337 sqft$191/sqft
538 Cayuga Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Description

Incredible, bright, updated mid-century ranch in a quiet Fairplain neighborhood. The beamed and vaulted ceiling help frame this beautiful living space and the massive windows allow natural light to flow into the space. The freshly landscaped and fenced in yard with poured concrete patio gives a sense of serenity to the exterior of this home. Fresh paint inside and out, new bedroom windows, new roof and skylight, new furnace, new air conditioner, updated kitchen and bathroom. Hardwood floors throughout...Incredible, bright, updated mid-century ranch in a quiet Fairplain neighborhood. The beamed and vaulted ceiling help frame this beautiful living space and the massive windows allow natural light to flow into the space. The freshly landscaped and fenced in yard with poured concrete patio gives a sense of serenity to the exterior of this home. Fresh paint inside and out, new bedroom windows, new roof and skylight, new furnace, new air conditioner, updated kitchen and bathroom. Hardwood floors throughout most of the home. New vinyl tile flooring in the kitchen and bathroom. New cabinets and countertops. Newer stainless steel appliances and a large pantry. New fixtures abound. Two car attached garage with an extra door to backyard. Finished laundry room with new washer and dryer in the freshly painted basement. Tons of storage or play space. Don't miss the vintage bomb shelter either! New pex plumbing and humidifier. This home is not to be missed.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/27/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by The Petzke Team • Brokerage DRE #6505409513 • RE/MAX by the Lake
    P: (269) 369-6348 C: (269) 985-3354 lars@petzketeam.com

Property Details for 538 Cayuga Road

Status
MLS #
22017531
Days on Market
4
Taxes
$1,631 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1955
Lot Size
0.21 AC / 9,365 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$219,900

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

97.8%

Benton Harbor, MI

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Location

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Building Information for 538 Cayuga Road

Stories1Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,365 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,432 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,296

Property Taxes

$136

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 538 Cayuga Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Miami
  • Municipality: St. Joseph Twp
  • Directions: Napier to N on Miami to E on Cayuga
  • Area - Major: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Street #: 538
  • Street Name: Cayuga
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Benton Harbor
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49022
  • County: Berrien
  • Latitude: 42.092465
  • Longitude: -86.466501
  • Area - Minor: Southwestern Michigan - S
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 55632.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 11-18-7450-0017-00-6
  • Homestead: 100
  • SEV: 67300
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • SqFt Source: Measured
  • Lot Dimensions: 70 x 133.50
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 144.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1337.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1193.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Square Footage: 9365.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.22
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Legal: as per title commitment
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Videos Change Timestamp: 05-12-2022 10:34:59 AM
  • Video Groups: 1
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • 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
  • Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Full
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Total: 5
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Basement: Yes
  • 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: 3
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1193
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 3
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 144.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 1176.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Property History for 538 Cayuga Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 27, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1494153984

$255,000

+14.6% / yr

Jun 27, 2022

Sold

MiRealSource #70260424

$255,000
Jun 27, 2022

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #22017531

$255,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/27/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1494153984

$255,000

+14.6% / yr

06/27/2022

Sold

MiRealSource #70260424

$255,000
06/27/2022

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #22017531

$255,000

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Public Records for 538 Cayuga Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$2,169 ($181 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,176 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,176 SqFtLot Size9,365 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955ZoningR2 - SINGLE FCountyBERRIENAPN18-7450-0017-00-6Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 538 Cayuga Road

This home is within Benton Harbor Area Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 1 to 3
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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