Nicely updated ranch located in Fairplains area. This is not a drive by! Cozy home with lots of updates including a new kitchen and appliances. Pride in ownership shows with this all brick home. Home boasts 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, with 869 SF of living space. Great starter home or downsize to this cute home. The laundry area is located in the basement. Furnace and AC have been replaced in the past 6 years plus newer windows makes this a move-in ready home. Nice lot with mature plantings, fenced in backyard and close to everything. Home backs up to Fairplain West Elementary School. Must see to truly appreciate.
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$229,000
459 Dale Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
2beds
869sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$219,200 Zestimate®
$264/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
All brick homeFenced in backyardNicely updated ranchNewer windowsNew kitchen and appliances
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Wortman Real Estate Group 269-930-2250,
@properties Christie's International R.E. 269-469-0700,
Mark Wortman 269-876-2929,
@properties Christie's International R.E.
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26036084
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 13.00
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 13.00
Dining area
- Level: Main
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 13.00
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 100
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 11.00
Recreation
- Level: Basement
- Area: 336
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 24.00
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 869
- Total interior livable area: 869 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 71 x 99 x 70 x 111
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 111848500003004
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
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: $264/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $83,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,013
- Date on market: 7/15/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$219,200
$208,000 - $230,000
$1,265/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2026 | Contingent | $229,000$264/sqft |
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| 7/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,000+358%$264/sqft |
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| 6/26/2024 | Sold | $50,000-41.2%$58/sqft |
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| 3/31/2010 | Sold | $85,000+1.2%$98/sqft |
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| 10/8/2004 | Sold | $84,000$97/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,013 +185.9% | $83,000 +12.5% |
| 2024 | $704 | $73,800 -7.6% |
| 2023 | -- | $79,900 +101.8% |
| 2022 | $1,089 | $39,600 -7.9% |
| 2021 | -- | $43,000 +1.9% |
| 2020 | $970 +2.4% | $42,200 +9.9% |
| 2019 | $947 +5.3% | $38,400 +5.5% |
| 2018 | $900 +2.8% | $36,400 -1.1% |
| 2017 | $876 +0.3% | $36,800 -0.8% |
| 2016 | $873 +52.5% | $37,100 +9.8% |
| 2015 | $573 | $33,800 +0.9% |
| 2014 | -- | $33,500 -3.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $34,600 +5.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $32,900 -8.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $36,000 -0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $36,300 -19.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $45,200 +0.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $44,900 +1.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $44,400 +3% |
| 2006 | -- | $43,100 +0.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $42,900 +1.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $42,300 +7.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $39,300 +2.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $38,500 +7.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $35,900 |
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Neighborhood: Fair Plain
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Fair Plain East ElementaryGrades: 4-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 2/10Fair Plain Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Benton Harbor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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