Walk-Out Bungalow Featuring Bonus Detached Shop
This residential canvas is a premier distressed asset play for contractors looking to unlock equity in Benton Charter Township. This features a solid traditional layout with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and spacious living areas ready for updates. Features a separate detached shop building perfect for massive resale appeal, storage, or workshop needs.
Positioned on a level lot minutes from downtown, Lake Michigan, and major commuter routes. Ideal rental investment or small rehab project with clear exit strategies. Sold as-is.
Active
Price cut: $6K (6/22)
$39,000
490 4th St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
2beds
825sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$47/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Solid traditional layoutLevel lotSeparate detached shop building
- 19 days |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Charles Campbell 855-456-4945,
ListWithFreedom.com 561-843-4877
Source: MichRIC,MLS#: 26030813
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 11.00
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 10.00
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 11.00 x 14.00
Heating
- Hot Water
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 825
- Total interior livable area: 825 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 51 x 130
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 110350200072002
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Benton Harbor
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $47/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $20,489
- Annual tax amount: $1,193
- Date on market: 6/20/2026
- Listing terms: Other,Cash,FHA,VA Loan,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,213/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/22/2026 | Price change | $39,000-13.3%$47/sqft |
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| 6/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $45,000$55/sqft |
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| 6/14/2026 | Listing removed | $45,000$55/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Price change | $45,000-5.3%$55/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Price change | $47,500-3.1%$58/sqft |
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| 3/12/2026 | Price change | $49,000-11.8%$59/sqft |
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| 3/5/2026 | Price change | $55,575-5.8%$67/sqft |
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| 2/12/2026 | Price change | $59,000-7.4%$72/sqft |
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| 1/30/2026 | Price change | $63,700-6%$77/sqft |
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| 12/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $67,750$82/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,193 | $41,200 +7.3% |
| 2024 | -- | $38,400 +6.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $36,100 +6.8% |
| 2022 | $588 | $33,800 +9.7% |
| 2021 | -- | $30,800 -7.5% |
| 2020 | $877 +7.3% | $33,300 +4.4% |
| 2019 | $817 +49.6% | $31,900 +6.7% |
| 2018 | $546 +2.3% | $29,900 +4.5% |
| 2017 | $534 +0.3% | $28,600 +8.3% |
| 2016 | $532 +98.1% | $26,400 +4.3% |
| 2015 | $269 | $25,300 +3.7% |
| 2014 | -- | $24,400 -7.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $26,400 +3.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $25,600 -3% |
| 2011 | -- | $26,400 +0.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $26,300 -31.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $38,200 +4.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $36,500 +6.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $34,300 -0.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $34,500 +3.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $33,200 +7.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $31,000 +6.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $29,000 +12.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $25,700 +15.2% |
| 2001 | -- | $22,300 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Millburg
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NADiscovery Enrichment CenterGrades: PK-KDistance: 5 mi
- 2/10Fair Plain Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.1 mi
- 2/10Benton Harbor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Discovery Enrichment Center
- Middle: Fair Plain Middle School
- High: Benton Harbor High School
Source: MichRIC. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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