Step into turnkey perfection in the heart of Fairplain! This fully refreshed 3-bed, 2-bath home pairs classic brick curb appeal with today's most-wanted upgrades. Inside, natural light highlights refinished hardwood that flows seamlessly through an open living and dining area—perfect for everyday living and effortless entertaining.
The chef-ready kitchen steals the show with new modern cabinetry, gleaming quartz countertops, subway-tile backsplash, and all-new stainless-steel appliances. Both bathrooms shine with designer tile, fresh fixtures, and stylish vanities, offering a spa-like retreat on every level.
All the behind-the-scenes essentials have been tackled for you: updated electrical, plumbing, furnace, water heater and modern lighting mean worry-free living for years to come. When the day is done, unwind in the fenced backyard—ideal for play, pets, or weekend gatherings.
Don't miss your chance to call this Fairplain beauty home—schedule your private tour today!
Sold
$250,000
144 Downey Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
3beds
1,986sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$256,400 Zestimate®
$126/sqft
$2,182 Estimated rent
Home value
$256,400
$221,000 - $297,000
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Fenced backyardModern lightingStylish vanitiesRefinished hardwoodNew modern cabinetryClassic brick curb appealGleaming quartz countertops
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Listed by:
Brian Waite 269-759-9754,
RE/MAX by the Lake
Bought with:
Amy Biggins, 6501435336
ERA Reardon Realty
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26001043
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 11.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 10.00
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 11.00
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 8.00 x 6.00
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 20
- Dimensions: 4.00 x 5.00
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 11.00
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 10.00
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 357
- Dimensions: 21.00 x 17.00
Recreation
- Level: Lower
- Area: 546
- Dimensions: 39.00 x 14.00
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,440
- Total interior livable area: 1,986 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 546
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 77 x 130
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 111854000020000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Benton Harbor
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $126/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $65,337
- Annual tax amount: $1,885
- Date on market: 1/9/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/10/2026 | Sold | $250,000-3.8%$126/sqft |
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| 2/11/2026 | Contingent | $259,900$131/sqft |
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| 2/3/2026 | Price change | $259,900-3.7%$131/sqft |
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| 1/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $269,900$136/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,865 +4.3% | $98,700 +13.4% |
| 2024 | $1,788 | $87,000 +30.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $66,600 +6.1% |
| 2022 | $1,631 | $62,800 -7% |
| 2021 | -- | $67,500 +2.3% |
| 2020 | $1,451 +2.4% | $66,000 +8.6% |
| 2019 | $1,418 +4.6% | $60,800 +7.8% |
| 2018 | $1,355 +2.8% | $56,400 -1.1% |
| 2017 | $1,319 +0.3% | $57,000 -0.7% |
| 2016 | $1,315 +53.6% | $57,400 +12.5% |
| 2015 | $857 | $51,000 +1.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $50,100 -3.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $51,900 +6.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $48,900 -9.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $54,200 +0.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $53,700 -11.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $60,400 +0.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $59,900 -0.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $60,400 -1.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $61,300 +1.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $60,600 +11.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $54,500 +7.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $50,600 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $49,600 +7.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $46,300 |
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Neighborhood: Fair Plain
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