$285,000

3865 E Empire Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Estimated payment $1,683/month

Total Views 652
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,380 Sq Ft
$207 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • 4.06 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

Nestled on 4 picturesque acres in rural Benton Township, this well-built, one-owner brick ranch offers the perfect blend of country living and convenience. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the property provides ample space for gardening, outdoor recreation, a hobby farm, or simply enjoying the abundant wildlife and peaceful setting.

Listing Agent

Jill Ortlieb

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI License #6501321301 Listed on: 06/19/2026

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices MI

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,711

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,380 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • 4.06 Acre Lot
  • Barn

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,711

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

4.06 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1959
  • General Property Info:Basement: Yes
  • General Property Info:Main Level Primary: Yes
  • General Property Info: Association YN: No
  • Driveway:Driveway: Paved
  • Sewer:Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Additional Items:Additional Items: Basement Partially Finished
  • Water Heater:Water Heater: Electric
  • Other Structures:Other Structures: Barn(s), Shed(s)
  • SourceMLSURL: https://sourcemls.org/api/v1/eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJTb3VyY2VTeXN0ZW1JRCI6IlQwMDAwMDAwNiIsIkxpc3RpbmdJRCI6IjI2MDMwNjkyIiwiU3RhbmRhcmRTdGF0dXMiOiJBY3RpdmUiLCJNb2RpZmljYXRpb25UaW1lc3RhbXAiOiIyMDI2LTA2LTE5VDE5OjAyOjEyLjAwMFoiLCJMaWNlbnNlZUlEIjoib2F1dGgyXzE0NjI5IiwiTGljZW5zZWVOYW1lIjoiSG9tZXMgUHJvIn0.vRmpbqGP7dLQMlobnQw_Sph34zdGqcE-gZN6Ooj9zzA/badge
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Range
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full
  • LivingArea: 1380.0
  • Basement Rooms:Total Basement SQFT: 1380.0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 285000.0
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Access Feat:Accessibility Features2: No
  • Roofing:Roofing: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved, Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Water Source: Well
  • Heat Source:Heat Source: Oil
  • Heat Type:Heat Type: Hot Water

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 4.06
  • Lot Size Area: 4.06
  • Lot Dimensions: 100x1313x158xirr
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 176854.0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1711.47
  • Tax Year: 2025

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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 $1,832 $88,700 $0 $0
2025 $1,781 $88,000 $0 $0
2024 $935 $75,400 $0 $0
2023 $890 $73,000 $0 $0
2022 $848 $64,000 $0 $0
2021 $1,509 $62,100 $5,600 $56,500
2020 $1,523 $62,300 $0 $0
2019 $1,461 $52,400 $4,800 $47,600
2018 $1,413 $52,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,397 $52,100 $0 $0
2016 $1,364 $53,700 $0 $0
2015 $1,360 $51,500 $0 $0
2014 $719 $50,700 $0 $0
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/19/2026 06/19/26 For Sale $285,000 -- $207 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Deed $100 --
Deed $100 --
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Source: MichRIC

MLS Number: 26030692

MichRIC

APN: 11-03-0023-0014-05-1

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