$49,900
SOLD JUN 13, 2024

216 W Empire Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

3 Beds
4 Baths
1,400 Sq Ft
6,457 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$36 Per Sq Ft

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Porch

About This Home

As of April 2025

3 bed 2.5 bath benton harbor property with a 1 stall attached garage and a full basement. Needs renovation but has potential.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Reed Hrynewich

Five Star Real Estate License #6501414798 Listed on: 04/01/2024

Five Star Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Debra Patterson

Active Realtors License #6506038569

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 6,457 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 129x50

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,400 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Main Level Bedroom

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Location Property Info:Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • General Property Info:New Construction2: No
  • General Property Info:Lot Dimensions: 129x50
  • General Property Info:Waterfront3: No
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1400.0
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • Tax Info:Annual Property Tax: 1335.0
  • Roofing:Composition: Yes
  • Heat Type:Forced Air: Yes
  • Manufactured:Manufactured YN: No
  • Substructure:Full: Yes
  • Heat Source:Natural Gas3: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Electric: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Natural Gas2: Yes
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Util Avail at Street:Cable2: Yes
  • General Property Info:SqFt Above Grade: 1400.0
  • Laundry Features In Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info Garage YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Traditional: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1400.0
  • General Property Info:Stories2: 2.0
  • Basement Rooms:Basement Half Baths: 1
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 950.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 49900.0
  • Patio and Porch Features: Porch(es)
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Material:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Driveway Paved: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch(es): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Features Attached2: Yes
  • General Property Info:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Public
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 129x50
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6457.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1335.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 23, 2025
Closed on
Apr 14, 2025
Sold by
Brayhar Holdings Llc
Bought by
Fast Brandon
Seller's Agent
Debra Patterson
Active Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Sharon Vance
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
List Price
$194,500
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,500
-10.03%
Views
72
Current Estimated Value
$170,442

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,558
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-9.81%
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Outstanding Balance
$174,537
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
-$7,139

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2024
Closed on
Jun 18, 2024
Sold by
Abundant Life Homes Llc
Bought by
Brayhar Holdings Llc
Seller's Agent
Reed Hrynewich
Five Star Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Debra Patterson
Active Realtors
List Price
$49,900
Sold Price
$49,900
Views
8

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
353.47%
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 1, 2024
Closed on
Jun 13, 2024
Sold by
Abundant Life Homes Llc
Bought by
Brayhar Holdings Llc
Seller's Agent
Reed Hrynewich
Five Star Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Debra Patterson
Active Realtors
List Price
$49,900
Sold Price
$49,900
Views
8

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2021
Sold by
Robinson John Scott
Bought by
Abundant Life Homes Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2016
Sold by
Robinson Ruth L
Bought by
Robinson John Scott

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 1981

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 1981
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $175,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $49,900 Star Title Agency
Warranty Deed $49,900 Star Title Agency
Warranty Deed $15,000 Star Title Agency Llc
Warranty Deed $15,000 New Title Company Name
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $9,700 --
Deed $11,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $175,000 VA
Previous Owner $60,000 Construction
Previous Owner $30,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Sold $175,000 +3.6% $101 / Sq Ft
04/10/2025 04/10/25 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2025 03/15/25 Price Changed $169,000 -6.1% $97 / Sq Ft
03/09/2025 03/09/25 Price Changed $179,900 -7.5% $104 / Sq Ft
02/23/2025 02/23/25 For Sale $194,500 +289.8% $112 / Sq Ft
06/13/2024 06/13/24 Sold $49,900 0.0% $36 / Sq Ft
04/02/2024 04/02/24 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2024 04/01/24 For Sale $49,900 -- $36 / Sq Ft
Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $1,735 $63,100 $0 $0
2024 $1,669 $47,000 $0 $0
2023 $1,335 $34,000 $0 $0
2022 $1,515 $25,100 $0 $0
2021 $1,400 $23,300 $700 $22,600
2020 $1,383 $24,300 $0 $0
2019 $1,358 $21,600 $0 $0
2018 $1,485 $35,100 $0 $0
2017 $1,035 $32,600 $0 $0
2016 $1,015 $32,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,012 $31,700 $0 $0
2014 $942 $38,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Debra Patterson

    Active Realtors

    (269) 927-4700

    25 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    Debra Patterson
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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Sharon Vance

    Cressy & Everett Real Estate

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  • Reed Hrynewich

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Reed Hrynewich

    Five Star Real Estate

    (231) 740-2718

    13 in this area

    185 Total Sales

    Reed Hrynewich
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Map

Source: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 24015179

Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-51-1200-0251-00-0

Michigan Berrien County Benton Harbor 49022

216 W Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI

This home is located at 216 W Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 and is currently priced at $49,900, approximately $35 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 216 W Empire Ave is a home located in Berrien County with nearby schools including Fair Plain Middle School, Benton Harbor High School, and Benton Harbor Charter School Academy.

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