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.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
10,416 sq ftLot Size
$173Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by eXp Realty Wight-Barrett• eXp Realty
Bought with Tiethia Neely• Keller Williams GR North
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.
REALCOMP #69023144945
Feb 16, 2024
Sold
$235,000
$145/sq ft
Jan 14, 2024
Contingent
—
Dec 15, 2023
Price Changed
$285,000
$175/sq ft
Dec 14, 2023
Listed
$280,000
$172/sq ft
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.
SW Michigan MLS #23010480
Apr 28, 2023
Sold
$104,512
$64/sq ft
Apr 14, 2023
Contingent
—
Apr 10, 2023
Listed
$84,900
$52/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #70307103
Apr 28, 2023
Sold
$104,512
$64/sq ft
Apr 14, 2023
Contingent
—
Apr 10, 2023
Listed
$84,900
$52/sq ft
REALCOMP #69023010480
Apr 28, 2023
Sold
$104,512
$64/sq ft
Apr 14, 2023
Contingent
—
Apr 10, 2023
Listed
$84,900
$52/sq ft
Greater Lansing AoR #20524799
Aug 10, 2015
Sold
$41,054
$25/sq ft
May 11, 2015
Listed
$43,600
$27/sq ft
REALCOMP #215045259
Aug 10, 2015
Sold
$41,054
$25/sq ft
May 11, 2015
Listed
$43,600
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,360 (+23.6%)
2024
$2,718 (−8.8%)
2023
$2,980 (+4.9%)
2022
$2,839 (−0.2%)
2021
$2,845 (+5.0%)
2020
$2,710 (+3.6%)
2019
$2,616 (+112.3%)
2005
$1,232
Tax history for 556 N Ottawa Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,360 (+23.6%)
2024
$2,718 (−8.8%)
2023
$2,980 (+4.9%)
2022
$2,839 (−0.2%)
2021
$2,845 (+5.0%)
2020
$2,710 (+3.6%)
2019
$2,616 (+112.3%)
2005
$1,232
*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
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
80 ft.
Lot depth
132 ft.
Lot size
10,416 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,625
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berrien County
APN
18-3400-0128-00-4
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
# of Rooms Total: 7
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Other
Appliances: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
Window Features: Replacement
Room Information
Basement: Full
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Recreation
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 8 Information
Room Description: 1/2 Bath
Room Type: Bathroom 2
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 1,626
Construction Materials: Brick
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1953
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.24
Lot Size Area: 0.24
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 1626.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $2,238
Tax Assessed Value: $62,580
Utilities
Other Utilities Information
Natural Gas Water Heater
Utility Information
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
Location
School Information
High School District: Benton Harbor
Location Information
Directions: Napier Rd. to North on Miami Rd. to Right on N. Ottawa to 556 N. Ottawa
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,625
Stories: —
Lot Size: 10,416 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Berrien County
APN: 18-3400-0128-00-4
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fair Plain East Elementary
Public 4-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
4/10
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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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
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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Benton Harbor, MI • 49022
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In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 2.9 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$267,000 – $323,000
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