When was property at 174 Messner Drive built and last sold?

The property at 174 Messner Drive was built in 1954 and last sold on Sep 22, 2021 for $150,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 174 Messner Drive is $149,402.

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Fair Plain

49022

174 Messner Drive

Sold on Sep 23, 2021

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$150,000

● House - Off Market

174 Messner Drive

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,190 Ft²

$170,280

RealtyHop Estimate

13.52%

Since Oct 1, 2021

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About This Property

Fair Plain charmer now available! This solid, 3BR, 1BA home features original hardwood floors in the living room and all three bedrooms. The functional main-floor layout is complimented by streams of natural light from the large picture windows, located in the front and back of the home. The economical galley kitchen boasts new stainless appliances and leads to a spacious dining/living flex space, overlooking the large, private, fenced backyard. Need more space? The full basement could easily be finished into additional living space. Home updates include: New roof in 2019, windows in 2015-2018, Vivint Home Security System, garbage disposal and Bluetooth fan in bathroom. Call today!

Unit Size

1,190 Ft²

Days on Market

125 days

Land Size

0.17 acres

Price per sqft

$126

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$117

HOA Dues

Year Built

1954

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Last updated: 5 months ago (MichRIC MLS #21018603)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Sep 28, 2021	Sold	Premium
Sold
May 21, 2021	Listed by Keller Williams Realty Swm	$150,000
Listed by Keller Williams Realty Swm
Apr 6, 2016	Sold	Premium
Sold
Jul 21, 2015	Listed by Keller Williams Realty Swm	$89,000
Listed by Keller Williams Realty Swm
Dec 28, 2007	Sold	Premium
Sold

Property Highlights

Air Conditioning

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Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1954

Effective Year Built: 1954
Building Count: 1
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 0
Building Style: 19
Exterior Walls Type: 0
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 0
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 9
Basement Area: 800
Garage Type: 7
Garage Square Area: 528
Parking Space Count: 2
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 7,623

Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,274
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 600
Total Building Area: 1,117
Building Area: 1,117
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 13

Heating: 4
Heated Square Feet: 1,117
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: VAUGHAN SUB
Land Acres: 0000000175
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 401
Legal Description 1: LOT 29 VAUGHAN SUB

Neighborhood

School District Name: Benton Harbor Area Schools

School Tax School District: BENTON HARBOR
Census Tract: 002000

Zoning

Zoning: A2 SING FA

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 031-1

District: 03
Parcel: 03-8280-0029-00-2
Lot: 29
Municipality: BENTON TWP
Latitude: 42.0837
Longitude: -86.4539

Address

Full Address: 174 Messner Dr

Legal Unit: 29
Address - House Number: 174
Address - Street Name: Messner
Address - Suffix Type: Dr
State: MI
City Name: Benton Harbor
Carrier Code: C017
4-Digit Zip Code: 6516
Zip Code: 49022

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $119,762

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.1016

Valuation Date: Nov 29, 2023
Confidence Score: 90
Final Value: 145,092
High Value: 159,846
Low Value: 130,338

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $153,400

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $76,700

Exemptions

Homeowner Exemption: Yes

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Sep 22, 2021

Current Sale Recording Date: Sep 28, 2021
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Current Sale Document Type: 71
Previous Sale Recording Date: Apr 06, 2016
Previous Sale Contract Date: Mar 31, 2016
Previous Sale Amount: $87,500
Previous Sale Document Type: 71

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$210,000

Sale Price/ft²

$146

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1541 ft²

Average Home Age

63.6 years

Currently For Sale

14 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Brian Savage, Keller Williams Realty Swm
Last Updated: 5 months ago
Data Source: MichRIC, MLS# 21018603

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright 2026 MichRIC, LLC. All rights reserved. The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.