Just a short walk down to the St. Joseph River, Benton Harbor's Public Boat Launch and Downtown Benton Harbor's trendy Arts District. Beautifully remodeled with modern finishes while keeping some of the subtle old world charm.. The private main floor master has large sitting/dressing room. It's ensuite bath boasts blue tooth connection capability, nightlight and remote. The galley kitchen features new Samsung stainless steel appliances, subway tile backsplash and built-in wooden cabinets. Large upper bath has soft-close cabinetry, double sinks and built-in storage. Upper bedroom has its own sitting/dressing room with double walk-in closets. From the new front porch decking, ring doorbell/security cameras, waterproof vinyl plank flooring, replacement windows throughout, new wall a with remotes, newer roof, new gutters, electrical and plumbing it seems every detail has been considered. Oversized 1 car garage with additional ample parking in front & rear.
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$175,000
216 W Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
3beds
1,736sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$225,800 Zestimate®
$101/sqft
$2,288 Estimated rent
Home value
$225,800
$203,000 - $251,000
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Modern finishesPublic boat launchPrivate main floor masterEnsuite bathAmple parkingNewer roofBuilt-in storage
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Listed by:
Debra Patterson 269-208-3367,
Active Realtors
Bought with:
Sharon Vance
Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 25006541
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: dressing room/parlor
- Level: Main
- Area: 250
- Dimensions: 25.00 x 10.00
Bedroom 2
- Description: dressing room/parlor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 253
- Dimensions: 23.00 x 11.00
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 6.00
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 9.00
Kitchen
- Description: built-in china cabinet
- Level: Main
- Area: 135
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 15.00
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 275
- Dimensions: 25.00 x 11.00
Heating
- Forced Air, Radiant
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
- Flooring: Tile
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Crawl Space,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,736
- Total interior livable area: 1,736 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 129
Details
- Parcel number: 115112000251000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Benton Harbor
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $101/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $26,355
- Annual tax amount: $1,669
- Date on market: 2/23/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,MSHDA,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2025 | Sold | $175,000+3.6%$101/sqft |
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| 4/11/2025 | Pending sale | $169,000$97/sqft |
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| 3/19/2025 | Contingent | $169,000$97/sqft |
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| 3/15/2025 | Price change | $169,000-6.1%$97/sqft |
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| 3/9/2025 | Price change | $179,900-7.5%$104/sqft |
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| 2/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $194,500+289.8%$112/sqft |
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| 6/18/2024 | Sold | $49,900$29/sqft |
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| 4/2/2024 | Pending sale | $49,900$29/sqft |
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| 4/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $49,900+232.7%$29/sqft |
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| 5/24/2021 | Sold | $15,000$9/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,735 +30% | $63,100 +34.3% |
| 2024 | $1,335 | $47,000 +38.2% |
| 2023 | -- | $34,000 +35.5% |
| 2022 | $1,400 | $25,100 +7.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $23,300 -4.1% |
| 2020 | $1,358 -8.6% | $24,300 +12.5% |
| 2019 | $1,486 +43.6% | $21,600 -38.5% |
| 2018 | $1,035 +2% | $35,100 +7.7% |
| 2017 | $1,015 +0.2% | $32,600 -0.9% |
| 2016 | $1,012 +7.5% | $32,900 +3.8% |
| 2015 | $942 | $31,700 -17.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $38,400 +9.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $35,100 -12.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $40,300 -0.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $40,600 -14.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $47,500 +3.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $45,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $45,700 +10.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $41,400 +23.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $33,500 +10.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $30,200 +4.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $28,900 +2.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $28,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $28,200 +11% |
| 2001 | -- | $25,400 |
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Neighborhood: 49022
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