Cute house in convenient location. Larger than appears! 4 bedrooms! Fenced rear yard with patio. Two car garage with new roof. House roof approx 8 years old. Many newer windows. All appliances stay. Basement has high ceilings with great work area and living area. Maintenance free exterior. New central air conditioning 2014. Neutral decor and many updates, this home is move in ready!
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
8,100 sq ftLot Size
$134Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Judy Bibbings• Keller Williams Realty Swm
Bought with Becky Heaps• Realty Executives Instant Equity
Cute house in convenient location. Larger than appears! 4 bedrooms! Fenced rear yard with patio. Two car garage with new roof. House roof approx 8 years old. Many newer windows. All appliances stay. Basement has high ceilings with great work area and living area. Maintenance free exterior. New central air conditioning 2014. Neutral decor and many updates, this home is move in ready!
SW Michigan MLS #13032687
Dec 7, 2013
Sold
$61,000
$43/sq ft
Jun 5, 2013
Listed
$64,900
$46/sq ft
+12
Wonderful Fairplain 4 bedroom home with mature trees, fenced back yard, storage shed and landscaping. Interior offers fresh paint, newer carpet, gas furnace and central air. Oversized two car garage for extra storage. Large recreation room in the basement for extra entertaining.......
REALCOMP #69013032687
Dec 7, 2013
Sold
$61,000
$43/sq ft
Jun 5, 2013
Listed
$64,900
$46/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #7012022
Sep 29, 1995
Sold
$73,900
$52/sq ft
May 15, 1995
Listed
$72,900
$52/sq ft
REALCOMP #69007012022
Sep 29, 1995
Sold
$73,900
$52/sq ft
May 15, 1995
Listed
$72,900
$52/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #7090837
Apr 8, 1994
Sold
$59,000
$42/sq ft
May 20, 1993
Listed
$61,900
$44/sq ft
REALCOMP #69007090837
Apr 8, 1994
Sold
$59,000
$42/sq ft
May 20, 1993
Listed
$61,900
$44/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,361 (+2.9%)
2024
$1,323 (+4.9%)
2023
$1,261 (+4.9%)
2022
$1,203 (−1.6%)
2021
$1,222 (+7.3%)
2020
$1,139 (+4.7%)
2019
$1,088 (−19.6%)
2005
$1,353
Tax history for 552 S Ottawa Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,361 (+2.9%)
2024
$1,323 (+4.9%)
2023
$1,261 (+4.9%)
2022
$1,203 (−1.6%)
2021
$1,222 (+7.3%)
2020
$1,139 (+4.7%)
2019
$1,088 (−19.6%)
2005
$1,353
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
135 ft.
Lot size
7,935 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
960
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berrien County
APN
18-3400-0126-05-2
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceramic Floor, Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 6
Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer
Window Features: Window Treatments
Room Information
Basement: Full
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Recreation
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Building Area Total: 1,065
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1954
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Lot Size Area: 0.19
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 1410.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Annual Amount: $938.75
Tax Assessed Value: $36,372
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
School Information
High School District: Benton Harbor
Location Information
Directions: Napier to Miami to Ottawa then east to sign.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,935 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Berrien County
APN: 18-3400-0126-05-2
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
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Schools
Fair Plain East Elementary
Public 4-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Fair Plain Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
Benton Harbor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
2/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$181,000 – $218,000
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