Benton Heights
Neighborhood in Berrien County
Berrien County 49022
Midcentury homes, original Craftsman-style houses and fixer-uppers
Mature trees and thick foliage border the weathered roads that run past homes in Benton Heights, where driveways lead into front yards that are otherwise fenced with a chain-link perimeter. Cottages and ranch-style homes built from the 1940s through the 1970s mainly comprise the neighborhood’s streetscapes, while Craftsman-style homes from the 1910s and 1920s are a less common find. These older homes tend to be concentrated in western Benton Heights, closer to the center of the city. The price range of homes in the neighborhood falls between $60,000 and $185,000, and prices depend on lot size — some properties come on as much as three-quarters of an acre. “Most of them have decent-sized lots, and buyers like the extra space and privacy,” Haynes says. “The privacy keeps it quiet because you’re almost an acre away from other homes.” Fixer-uppers and investment properties go from $10,000 to $55,000.Casual golf course, nature center and a community gathering space
The Blossom Trails Golf Club offers an 18-hole course and a laid-back atmosphere where collared shirts are not required. Its par-3, “Little Bud” course, which totals nine holes, is designed for the aspiring linksman. North of the neighborhood, the Brown Sanctuary encompasses 173 acres of marshy landscape that surrounds the Paw Paw River. The land — home to various species of migratory birds — is owned by the nearby Sarett Nature Center, which has various trails and a butterfly habitat. Southwest of Benton Heights, sports enthusiasts will find three baseball diamonds and two basketball courts at Union Park, one of the community’s popular gathering spaces.Proximity to interstates 94 and 196, as well as downtown Benton Harbor
Main Street traverses the neighborhood, leading to downtown Benton Harbor, less than 4 miles to the west, and merging with Interstate 94 in the east. Interstate 94 travels east past Kalamazoo into Detroit and west toward Chicago. It also connects to Interstate 196, which leads north into Grand Rapids. The Twin Cities Area Transit Authority maintains two public bus routes that stop throughout Benton Heights and the nearby communities of St. Joseph and Stevensville. U.S. Route 31 takes residents to the South Bend International Airport, which is about 36 miles away.Three elementary schools and technical education at Benton Harbor High
Children in Benton Heights can begin their educational journeys at the Discover Enrichment Center, which offers prekindergarten and kindergarten and earns a C-plus grade from Niche. They may then move forward to Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School for first through third grade and Fair Plain East Elementary School for fourth and fifth grades. Both schools score D-plus grades. Next, they may enroll at D-rated Fair Plain Middle School and Benton Harbor High School, which maintains a C-minus. Students at Benton Harbor High may choose from career and technical education programs in computer systems networking and telecommunications, construction trades and media communications.Local eateries near Benton Heights and national grocers to the south
Fried Rice & Thangs is one of the few restaurants in Benton Heights. A Black-owned, Chicago-style eatery, its menu revolves around fried rice dishes, as well as soul food classics like turnip and mustard greens, chitterlings and crispy fish. More restaurants are located on Pipestone Road, like Grand Crossing Bar and Grill, which hosts Football Sundays during the fall, and La Perla Produce, a Mexican eatery with a small market inside. “La Perla is very popular, and they have amazing burritos,” Haynes says. Grocery chains, including Aldi, Meijer and Walmart Supercenter, can be found in a large commercial area about 4 miles south of the neighborhood. Other big-box retailers nearby include Lowe’s Home Improvement, T.J. Maxx and PetSmart.
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Julia Straka
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Natasha Anderson
Natasha Anderson
Responds QuicklyFive Star Real Estate
(269) 388-8410
110 Total Sales
2 in Benton Heights
$59K - $80K Price Range
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Alison Plaisier
Alison Plaisier
Responds QuicklyCressy & Everett Real Estate
(269) 468-0948
136 Total Sales
2 in Benton Heights
$22K - $140K Price Range
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Elizabeth Keller
Elizabeth Keller
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Affiliated
(269) 247-5176
150 Total Sales
2 in Benton Heights
$113K - $150K Price Range
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Mike Barber
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Mike Barber
Responds QuicklyCressy & Everett Real Estate
(269) 247-4505
112 Total Sales
1 in Benton Heights
$110,000 Price
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Gretchen Volkenstein
Gretchen Volkenstein
Responds Quickly@properties Christie's International R.E.
(269) 466-8100
256 Total Sales
1 in Benton Heights
$92,231 Price
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Christina Castaneda
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Christina Castaneda
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Swm
(513) 650-5690
23 Total Sales
2 in Benton Heights
$4K - $155K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 1st to 8th
- Public
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Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Benton Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Benton Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Benton Heights, Benton Harbor sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Benton Heights, Benton Harbor over the last 12 months is $135,000, up 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$124,950
Median Sale Price
$135,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$113,950
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
42
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
35%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$103
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
550
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1995
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,045
Significantly below the national average
1,931
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
19,602
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,673
Median Age
32
Population under 18
34.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$23,892
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$33,563
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
71%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
9.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.8%
% Population in Labor Force
55.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
35''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
51''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
15
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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