Charming 1930s Character Meets Modern Updates! Welcome to this beautifully refreshed, Minimal Traditional style home in the City of Benton Harbor. Blending classic architecture with essential modern upgrades, this residence is move-in ready and full of appeal including convenient built ins.
Key Features:
The home shines with brand-new carpeting and a stylishly refreshed kitchen and bathroom.
The kitchen comes fully equipped with a brand-new appliance package for immediate convenience.
Features a sought-after main-floor bedroom, perfect for easy accessibility or a home office. Two additional bedrooms are located on the upper level.
A full basement provides ample storage or room for future customization.
A fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers or investors looking for a turn-key property with timeless style. May qualify for MSHDA Down Payment Assistance. Schedule your private showing today!
Sold
$132,000
1135 Lavette Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
3beds
1,105sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$133,200 Zestimate®
$119/sqft
$1,337 Estimated rent
Home value
$133,200
$111,000 - $161,000
$1,337/mo
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Brand-new carpetingSought-after main-floor bedroomConvenient built insStylishly refreshed kitchen
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Listed by:
Allan Volker 269-312-7100,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Scott Rider, 6501431428
Grand River Realty
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26019538
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,105
- Total interior livable area: 1,105 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 124
Details
- Parcel number: 115150000084005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Phone Available, Cable Available, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Benton Harbor
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $119/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $12,625
- Annual tax amount: $1,633
- Date on market: 5/2/2026
- Listing terms: FHA,VA Loan,MSHDA,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2026 | Sold | $132,000-2.1%$119/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #26019538 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2026 | Contingent | $134,900$122/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #26019538 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $134,900$122/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #26019538 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $768 +4.2% | $29,000 +13.7% |
| 2024 | $737 | $25,500 +43.3% |
| 2023 | -- | $17,800 +34.8% |
| 2022 | $675 | $13,200 +0.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $13,100 -1.5% |
| 2020 | $654 +2.4% | $13,300 +10.8% |
| 2019 | $639 +2.1% | $12,000 -6.3% |
| 2018 | $626 -2.6% | $12,800 +9.4% |
| 2017 | $643 +4.7% | $11,700 -0.8% |
| 2016 | $614 +5.7% | $11,800 +3.5% |
| 2015 | $581 | $11,400 -17.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $13,800 +9.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $12,600 -13.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $14,500 -5.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $15,300 -14.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $17,900 +4.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $17,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $17,200 +11% |
| 2007 | -- | $15,500 +24% |
| 2006 | -- | $12,500 +10.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $11,300 +4.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $10,800 +2.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $10,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $10,500 |
| 2001 | -- | $10,500 |
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Neighborhood: 49022
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- 1/10Sorter International Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-3Distance: 1 mi
- 2/10Fair Plain Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Benton Harbor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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