$135,000
PENDING

202 Searles Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Estimated payment $814/month

Total Views 1,429
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,362 Sq Ft
$99 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Bonus Room
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Living Room

About This Home

**Highest and Best by 8:00 PM 4/30/2025.

Charming Brick Bungalow Near Lake Michigan and Benton Harbor Arts District.

Welcome to this beautifully maintained brick bungalow, located in Benton Harbor, just minutes from the sparkling shores of Lake Michigan and the vibrant Benton Harbor Arts District. Offering 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and 912 square feet of comfortable living space above ground, this home combines classic charm with modern updates.

Step inside to a brand-new kitchen featuring stylish cabinetry, sleek countertops, and a new sink — perfect for preparing meals and entertaining guests. The spacious semi-finished basement (912 sq ft) provides endless potential for a home gym, office, or recreation space.

A cozy breezeway connects the home to a brick two-car garage. The fully fenced backyard offers privacy and plenty of space for outdoor activities, gardening, or relaxing evenings.

Ideally situated just five minutes from Lake Michigan beaches and just up the hill from the St. Joseph River, this home also offers easy access to popular restaurants, art galleries, and entertainment in the Benton Harbor Arts District.

Whether you're looking for a primary residence, a weekend getaway, or an investment opportunity, this property has it all. Schedule your private showing today!

Listing Agent

Jennifer Nowlen-Boyer

Jaqua Realtors License #6501453751 Listed on: 04/28/2025

Jaqua Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,233

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 6,470 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 129
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Shrub
  • Corner Lot: Yes
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Utility Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Security System
  • Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Basement

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

Schools

  • Fair Plain East Elementary School
  • Fair Plain Middle School
  • Benton Harbor High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Mineral Rights Excluded

Community Details

  • Parker Add To City Of Benton Harbor Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,233

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 50 X 129
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1362.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1233.0
  • Waterfront Options:Water Access YN: No
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning:Central Air: Yes
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Landscape:ShrubsHedges: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Level: Yes
  • Utilities Attached:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Lot Description:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Windows:Screens: Yes
  • General Property Info:Fireplace: No
  • Location Property Info:Subdivision2: Parker Add To City Of Benton Harbor
  • Roofing:Shingle: Yes
  • Water Heater:Natural Gas4: Yes
  • Mineral Rights:No: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 912.0
  • Location Property Info:Builder Name: Unknown
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Elementary School2: Fair Plain East Elementary School
  • General Property Info High School: Benton Harbor High School
  • General Property Info Middle School2: Fair Plain Middle School
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Flooring:Wood Floor: Yes
  • Fencing:Fenced Back: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Fencing:Vinyl: Yes
  • Fencing Front Yard: Yes
  • Architectural Style Bungalow: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1362.0
  • Window Features: Screens
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 1.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Finished SQFT: 450.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 912.0
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 450.0

Exterior Features

  • Builder Name: Unknown
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Front Yard, Vinyl
  • List Price: 135000.0
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Sidewalk
  • Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed, Other
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Exterior Material:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Other16: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Enclosed: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: Fair Plain East Elementary School
  • High School: Benton Harbor High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Fair Plain Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 129
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6470.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1233.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2025 $1,233 $46,700 $0 $0
2024 $1,167 $45,000 $0 $0
2023 $856 $36,100 $0 $0
2022 $1,059 $30,400 $0 $0
2021 $1,084 $29,700 $700 $29,000
2020 $1,071 $30,000 $0 $0
2019 $1,056 $28,800 $0 $0
2018 $1,027 $29,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,007 $27,600 $0 $0
2016 $986 $27,900 $0 $0
2015 $984 $26,900 $0 $0
2014 $916 $32,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2025 04/28/25 For Sale $135,000 -- $99 / Sq Ft
Source: MichRIC

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Listed On Document
Personal Reps Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $14,000 --
Deed $24,900 --
Deed $22,000 --
Source: Public Records

Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 25018222

MichRIC

APN: 11-51-6000-0062-00-7