Higman Park
Neighborhood in Berrien County
Berrien County 49022
Midcentury modern homes are common in Higman Park
Higman Park is a green community, surrounded by trees and the golf course. The homes that line its winding roads and cul-de-sacs have a distinctly suburban style. “It’s an older neighborhood, so there are more traditional homes and a few contemporary builds,” Shepherd says. “The average build year is around midcentury, and by that, I mean the 1950s and 1960s.” Cottages and ranch-style homes sit side-by-side with midcentury modern constructions and Modern Traditional builds, ranging in price from around $200,000 to $765,000 depending on the number of bedrooms, size of the lot and status of any renovations. Homes with lots over 15 acres can command prices well into the millions.Harbor Shores Golf Club is one of America's top courses
Harbor Shores Golf Course surrounds Higman Park. This public 18-hole course was named in Golf Digest Magazine’s Top 100 Best Public Courses in America for 2023 and 2024, and it remains a major draw for visitors and residents alike. The public beaches at Jean Klock Park and Rocky Gap Park are also nearby, as is the Paw Paw River, popular with those who enjoy kayaking, canoeing and fishing.Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School is a well-regarded private option
Children in Higman Park are zoned to attend Benton Harbor Area public schools, such as Fair Plain East Elementary, which receives an overall D-plus from Niche. Fair Plain Middle earns a D. Benton Harbor High, the home of the Tigers, scores a C-minus. Private alternatives include Our Lady of the Lake Catholic School, a faith-based institution that serves students from grades 6 to 12 and holds an A rating.Blossomtime Festival attracts 100,000 visitors annually
The natural landscape of Benton Harbor and nearby St. Joseph informs the region’s largest annual event. The Blossomtime Festival, a celebration of the spring blooms at the area’s many orchards, draws over 100,000 visitors every year. Many other popular activities involve the agriculture of the region. “People come every summer for pick-your-own berry farms, vineyards and tons of orchards,” says Shelby Sullivan, an area native.Michigan 63 and Interstate 94 are the main thruways
Michigan 63 is the highway that cuts through Higman Park, heading to downtown Benton Harbor and across the river to St. Joseph. Whirlpool Corporation's corporate headquarters is located just off this road in the center of the neighborhood. On the south side of St. Joseph, M-63 becomes Niles Road, the quickest way to South Bend. Interstate 94 is the closest major thruway, providing the most direct access to Kalamazoo.Benton Harbor and St. Joseph have small, locally owned commercial districts
Martin’s Supermarket in St. Joseph is one of the closest grocery stores, and Walmart Supercenter on Mall Drive is the nearest big-box retailer. Most of the Main Street area is populated with locally owned businesses and eateries like Plank’s Tavern on the Water. “Within town, it’s mostly mom-and-pop shops,” Shepherd says. “The largest shopping destinations nearby would be Grand Rapids, South Bend and Kalamazoo.”
Written By
Hugh Taylor
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Andrea Crossman
Andrea Crossman
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt
(616) 312-2291
566 Total Sales
3 in Higman Park
$1.8M - $2.3M Price Range
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Chris Marzke
Chris Marzke
@properties Christie's International R.E.
(269) 468-0193
117 Total Sales
3 in Higman Park
$270K - $875K Price Range
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Mike Barber
MB
Mike Barber
Responds QuicklyCressy & Everett Real Estate
(269) 247-4505
112 Total Sales
3 in Higman Park
$295K - $494K Price Range
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Gretchen Volkenstein
Gretchen Volkenstein
Responds Quickly@properties Christie's International R.E.
(269) 466-8100
256 Total Sales
8 in Higman Park
$125K - $460K Price Range
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Ryan Arnt
Ryan Arnt
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Swm
(269) 210-8204
152 Total Sales
2 in Higman Park
$61K - $270K Price Range
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Chad Gradowski
Chad Gradowski
Responds Quickly(219) 217-1870
365 Total Sales
1 in Higman Park
$3,350,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
Rocky Gap Park
Rocky Gap Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Higman Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Higman Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Higman Park, Benton Harbor sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Higman Park, Benton Harbor over the last 12 months is $316,450, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$482,000
Median Sale Price
$316,450
Median Single Family Sale Price
$460,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$339
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
294
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
2007
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,162
Above the national average
1,931
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
20,037
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 221 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,726
Median Age
42
Population under 18
26.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$47,187
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$96,996
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.8%
College Graduates
40.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.1%
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®
41
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Nearby Neighborhoods
Fair Plain
Midcentury neighborhood between St Joseph River and a large suburban shopping area
Millburg
Rural living in the "Wedding Belt" of Southwest Michigan
Vineland
A classic suburban community on the banks of the St. Joseph River
Lake Michigan Beach
A wooded community on the shores of Lake Michigan with homes on and off the water
Benton Heights
Homes with acreage offer a semi-rural lifestyle close to downtown Benton Harbor.
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