Welcome to 287 Nickerson in Benton Harbor! A home that feels welcoming the moment you walk in. This updated three bedroom, one and a half bath home offers over fourteen hundred square feet of living space and sits on more than a quarter of an acre with a spacious yard perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Conveniently located close to shopping and just ten minutes from downtown Saint Joseph, it combines comfort and convenience. Inside, beautiful hardwood floors run throughout, adding warmth and character, while natural light fills the home, creating a bright, inviting atmosphere. The full basement provides flexibility for storage, a recreation area, home gym, or future finished space. A two car garage adds extra convenience. With charm, updates, space, and a great location, 287 Nickerson is ready to welcome you home. Schedule a showing today!
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Price cut: $8K (5/21)
$217,000
287 Nickerson Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
3beds
1,484sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.31 Acres Lot
$210,200 Zestimate®
$146/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 79 days |
- 627 |
- 43 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bailey Bingham 269-313-2241,
True Michigan Properties 269-369-0194
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26019618
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave
- Laundry: In Basement, Main Level
Features
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,484
- Total interior livable area: 1,484 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 102 x 200 x 224 x 40
Details
- Parcel number: 110308300050000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Stone
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Benton Harbor
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $146/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $97,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,179
- Date on market: 5/3/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,VA Loan,Conventional
Estimated market value
$210,200
$200,000 - $221,000
$1,895/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Price change | $217,000-3.6%$146/sqft |
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| 5/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000$152/sqft |
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| 5/2/2026 | Listing removed | $225,000$152/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #26006670 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2026 | Price change | $225,000-2.2%$152/sqft |
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| 2/24/2026 | Price change | $230,000+9.5%$155/sqft |
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| 1/1/2026 | Price change | $210,000-4.5%$142/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2025 | Price change | $220,000-4.3%$148/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $230,000$155/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2025 | Listing removed | $230,000$155/sqft |
Source: MichRIC #25043362 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $230,000+9%$155/sqft |
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| 3/21/2024 | Sold | $211,000+0.5%$142/sqft |
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| 3/1/2024 | Pending sale | $210,000$142/sqft |
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| 2/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $210,000$142/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,179 +5% | $97,300 +12.4% |
| 2024 | $2,076 | $86,600 +5.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $82,200 +6.3% |
| 2022 | $1,914 | $77,300 +7.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $72,200 +3.7% |
| 2020 | $1,852 +2.4% | $69,600 +5.8% |
| 2019 | $1,809 +2.1% | $65,800 +3.9% |
| 2018 | $1,772 +2.4% | $63,300 -2.9% |
| 2017 | $1,730 +0.3% | $65,200 |
| 2016 | $1,725 +89.1% | $65,200 +4.2% |
| 2015 | $912 | $62,600 +5.4% |
| 2014 | -- | $59,400 -0.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $59,600 +3.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $57,400 -3.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $59,400 -0.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $59,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $59,600 +4.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $57,000 +6.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $53,600 -0.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $53,900 +4.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $51,800 +7% |
| 2004 | -- | $48,400 +5.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $45,700 +9.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $41,600 -5.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $44,100 |
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Neighborhood: Fair Plain
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Fair Plain East ElementaryGrades: 4-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Fair Plain Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Benton Harbor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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