Charming and well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath home located in an up-and-coming neighborhood full of character and charm! This cozy residence offers comfortable living with a full unfinished basement providing plenty of storage or future expansion possibilities. Enjoy the convenience of central air and a detached one-car garage.
Step outside to the large deck off the side entrance, perfect for entertaining family and friends or simply relaxing outdoors. The nice-sized backyard offers plenty of space for gardening, pets, or outdoor activities.
Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, looking to downsize, or seeking an affordable investment opportunity, this reasonably priced home is a wonderful place to start your next chapter. Don't miss your chance to own this charming gem in a growing neighborhood!
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$125,000
1148 Lavette Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
2beds
832sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$895/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$122,300 Zestimate®
$150/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy residenceDetached one-car garageCentral air
- 34 days |
- 459 |
- 45 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Renny Mills 312-243-0716,
@properties Christie's International R.E. 269-469-0700
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26032034
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 9.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 80
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 8.00
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 42
- Dimensions: 7.00 x 6.00
Family room
- Description: Formal
- Level: Main
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 12.00
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 18.00 x 12.00
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 720
- Dimensions: 30.00 x 24.00
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 832
- Total interior livable area: 832 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 125
- Features: Flag Lot, Ground Cover, Shrubs/Hedges
Details
- Parcel number: 115108030004000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Phone Available, Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Cable Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Benton Harbor
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $150/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $16,822
- Annual tax amount: $726
- Date on market: 7/15/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$122,300
$116,000 - $128,000
$1,280/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $125,000$150/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #26032034 Report a problem | ||
| 7/4/2026 | Contingent | $125,000$150/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #26032034 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $125,000+78.8%$150/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #26032034 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2019 | Sold | $69,900$84/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #19001103 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2019 | Pending sale | $69,900$84/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Swm #19001103 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2019 | Listed for sale | $69,900+659.8%$84/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Swm #19001103 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2007 | Sold | $9,200-84.4%$11/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2006 | Sold | $59,162-9%$71/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2005 | Sold | $65,000$78/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $726 +3.9% | $48,300 +70.1% |
| 2024 | $699 | $28,400 +42% |
| 2023 | -- | $20,000 +35.1% |
| 2022 | $655 | $14,800 +0.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $14,700 -3.3% |
| 2020 | $641 -27.1% | $15,200 -3.2% |
| 2019 | $879 +2.3% | $15,700 -13.3% |
| 2018 | $860 -12.1% | $18,100 +30.2% |
| 2017 | $978 +3.5% | $13,900 -0.7% |
| 2016 | $945 +3.3% | $14,000 +3.7% |
| 2015 | $915 | $13,500 -17.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $16,400 +9.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $15,000 -12.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $17,200 -5.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $18,200 -14.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $21,300 +3.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $20,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $20,500 +10.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $18,600 +24% |
| 2006 | -- | $15,000 +11.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $13,500 +4.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $12,900 +2.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $12,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $12,600 |
| 2001 | -- | $12,600 |
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Neighborhood: 49022
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10Sorter International Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-3Distance: 1.1 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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