$129,900
PENDING

1053 E Empire Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Benton Heights Neighborhood

Estimated payment $802/month

Total Views 9,395
2 Beds
1 Bath
625 Sq Ft
$208 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Living Room
  • Fenced Front Yard
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Level Lot

About This Home

Double lot living with a workshop-ready garage! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers great outdoor space and functionality, featuring both a fenced front yard and a fully fenced backyard. The detached garage is insulated and drywalled and includes its own 100-amp electrical service and wood-burning stove, creating an ideal setup for projects, hobbies, or year-round workspace. A carport in the driveway provides convenient covered parking, while the full basement offers additional storage and flexibility. Connected to city sewer with well water service, this property delivers a great combination of space, usability, and potential.

Listing Agent

Daniel Graffenius

Century 21 Affiliated License #6501405571 Listed on: 03/04/2026

Century 21 Affiliated

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,190

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 11,892 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 125 x 95
  • Fenced Front Yard
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Carport
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • 625 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,190

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0.27 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1939
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: No
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • SourceMLSURL: https://sourcemls.org/api/v1/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJTb3VyY2VTeXN0ZW1JRCI6IlQwMDAwMDAwNiIsIkxpc3RpbmdJRCI6IjI2MDA4MDQ5IiwiU3RhbmRhcmRTdGF0dXMiOiJQZW5kaW5nIiwiTW9kaWZpY2F0aW9uVGltZXN0YW1wIjoiMjAyNi0wNi0xM1QwOToyNDowMC4wMDBaIiwiTGljZW5zZWVJRCI6Im9hdXRoMl8xNDYyOSIsIkxpY2Vuc2VlTmFtZSI6IkhvbWVzIFBybyJ9.WcENAw6W-jJ4LFUyWCK7YvwAMcTx30b5mnfHovniX7Y/badge
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Range
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 625.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 625.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type
  • Fencing: Fenced, Front Yard
  • List Price: 129900.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Carport, Garage Faces Front

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Water Source: Well

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.273
  • Lot Size Area: 0.27
  • Lot Dimensions: 125 x 95
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11892.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1190.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2026 $1,235 $26,400 $0 $0
2025 $1,190 $27,400 $0 $0
2024 $351 $23,500 $0 $0
2023 $334 $20,900 $0 $0
2022 $319 $19,800 $0 $0
2021 $567 $19,000 $1,000 $18,000
2020 $966 $18,700 $0 $0
2019 $942 $17,700 $600 $17,100
2018 $1,322 $17,700 $0 $0
2017 $1,316 $16,400 $0 $0
2016 $513 $16,100 $0 $0
2015 $896 $16,300 $0 $0
2014 $270 $15,800 $0 $0
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/13/2026 05/13/26 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2026 03/04/26 For Sale $129,900 -- $208 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer $15,000 --
Deed $14,600 --
Deed $13,000 --
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $10,500 --
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Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 26008049

MichRIC

APN: 11-03-2700-0027-00-1

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022 Benton Heights

1053 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI

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