Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,626 sqft
556 North Ottawa Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.24 acresLot Size
1953Year Built
$145/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This Fairplain home is ready for it's new owner & should be 1st on your holiday shopping list. It has been lovingly brought back to life with a new kitchen, refinished wood floors, new electric & plumbing thru-out, some replacement windows, new main bath plus a 1/2 bath. The 3 fireplaces have been given a facelift in addition to a new hearth in the living room. The interior & exterior have been completely repainted including the trim. In the living room, bedrooms, & rec room the large windows offer...This Fairplain home is ready for it's new owner & should be 1st on your holiday shopping list. It has been lovingly brought back to life with a new kitchen, refinished wood floors, new electric & plumbing thru-out, some replacement windows, new main bath plus a 1/2 bath. The 3 fireplaces have been given a facelift in addition to a new hearth in the living room. The interior & exterior have been completely repainted including the trim. In the living room, bedrooms, & rec room the large windows offer lots of natural light. The rec room is off the kitchen with a convenient pass thru, a fireplace, view of the back yard & original brick walls. The refinished wood floors continue into each of the 3 bedrooms. The full basement has been partially finished with new drywall & painted floors. It is ready for you to finish to your liking. And you will still have plenty of storage space in the basement & attached garage. Don't wait, call today to schedule your private showing of this 3 bedroom/1.5 bath Fairplain home. Seller offering a $5000 credit toward new windows at closing.
  • Listed by: Carol Wight-Barrett 269.277.1922 carolwb820@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #6505375382 • eXp Realty
Listing closed: 02/16/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 23144945

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$215,000

Avg days on market

9

Sale-to-list ratio

100.3%

Benton Harbor, MI

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Location

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Property Information for 556 North Ottawa Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,238 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,416 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Miami
  • Municipality: St. Joseph Twp
  • Directions: Napier Rd. to North on Miami Rd. to Right on N. Ottawa to 556 N. Ottawa
  • Area - Major: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Street #: 556
  • Street Direction: N
  • Street Name: Ottawa
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Benton Harbor
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49022
  • County: Berrien
  • Latitude: 42.0907
  • Longitude: -86.466822
  • Area - Minor: Southwestern Michigan - S
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 62580.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 18-3400-0128-00-4
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 63300
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Driveway: Concrete
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 80x130
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1626.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1626.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Square Footage: 10416.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.24
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Legal: THE EAST 80' OF THE WEST 240' 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: 1953
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Mineral Rights: Unknown
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced Back
  • Street Type: Paved, Public
  • Exterior Material: Brick
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Substructure: Full
  • Windows: Replacement
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Landscape: Ground Cover
  • Landscape : Ground Cover: Yes
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Recreation Room, Wood Burning, Other
  • Room Total: 7
  • Main Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 2.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Room Types: Living Room, Kitchen, Recreation, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, 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
  • Kitchen Features: Eating Area
  • Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Baths: 1.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 1
  • Main Level SQFT: 1626
  • 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: 1625.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Type: Recreation
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Description: 1/2 Bath
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Property History for 556 North Ottawa Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 16, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1527694432

$235,000

+171.8% / yr

Feb 16, 2024

Sold

MiRealSource #70381042

$235,000
Feb 16, 2024

Sold

Realcomp #69023144945

$235,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/16/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1527694432

$235,000

+171.8% / yr

02/16/2024

Sold

MiRealSource #70381042

$235,000
02/16/2024

Sold

Realcomp #69023144945

$235,000

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

Public Records for 556 North Ottawa Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,360 ($280 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,625 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,625 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,625 SqFtLot Size10,542 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953Year Renovated1953ZoningR2 - SINGLCountyBERRIENAPN18-3400-0128-00-4

Schools near 556 North Ottawa 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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