Welcome to this freshly updated 3-bedroom home on a spacious corner lot in Benton Harbor. You'll appreciate the fresh paint and updated flooring, along with a new air conditioning system for year-round comfort completed in 2024. The home features a bright living space, functional kitchen, and all major appliances including range, refrigerator, washer, and dryer for added convenience. A large shed provides excellent storage or workspace options. With its generous fenced in yard and solid updates, this home is a must see.
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$125,000
1226 Chicago Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
3beds
1,035sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$121/sqft
$1,516 Estimated rent
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Generous fenced in yardCorner lotNew air conditioning systemFunctional kitchenBright living space
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Listed by:
Martin George Lopez 269-316-4465,
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Bought with:
Rachel Scholten, 6501421711
Century 21 Affiliated
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25051998
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 126
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 14.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 9.00
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 92.16
- Dimensions: 9.60 x 9.60
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 5.00 x 8.00
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 142.08
- Dimensions: 9.60 x 14.80
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 273
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 21.00
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, Main Level
Features
- Basement: Slab
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,035
- Total interior livable area: 1,035 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 80 x 125
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 110308100177005
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Benton Harbor
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $121/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $53,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,403
- Date on market: 10/9/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | Sold | $125,000-7.4%$121/sqft |
Source:  MichRIC #25051998 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2025 | Contingent | $135,000$130/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25051998 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2025 | Price change | $135,000+23.9%$130/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25051998 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2024 | Pending sale | $109,000$105/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #24004013 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $109,000$105/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,310 -2.5% | $51,700 +14.9% |
| 2024 | $2,371 | $45,000 +5.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $42,600 +5.2% |
| 2022 | $2,165 | $40,500 +4.9% |
| 2021 | -- | $38,600 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,066 +3.4% | $38,200 +1.3% |
| 2019 | $1,998 +34.9% | $37,700 +28.2% |
| 2018 | $1,481 -21% | $29,400 +8.1% |
| 2017 | $1,875 +115% | $27,200 +1.9% |
| 2016 | $872 +98.5% | $26,700 -0.7% |
| 2015 | $439 | $26,900 +4.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $25,700 -2.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $26,300 -14.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $30,800 -1.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $31,400 +11.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $28,100 +6.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $26,300 |
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Neighborhood: Benton Heights
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- NADiscovery Enrichment CenterGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.9 mi
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