$69,500
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 896 sqft
171 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Est. Refi. Payment $510/mo*
Refinance Your HomeCurrently Off Market - Sold Dec 12, 2025 for $67,500 (7% below list price)
Home Value
Trulia Estimate
$69.5KSince last month
Increased$700 (+1%)Since last year
Decreased$19K (-21.2%)Since last sale
Increased$2K (+3%)Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.
Trulia Estimate
The of this home's value increased by +420% in the last 10 years
| Month | Estimated value |
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2026 | |
| September 2026 | $70K |
| August 2026 | $69K |
| July 2026 | $70K |
| June 2026 | $71K |
| May 2026 | $70K |
| April 2026 | $70K |
| March 2026 | $70K |
| February 2026 | $69K |
| January 2026 | $68K |
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Comparable sales
These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.23 | Single-Family Home | $62,500 | 01/23/26 | 2 | 1 | 912 | |
0.14 | Single-Family Home | $125,000 | 06/15/26 | 2 | 1 | 888 | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $29,000 | 06/23/26 | 2 | 1 | 806 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $95,500 | 09/26/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,034 | |
0.19 | Single-Family Home | $136,500 | 04/06/26 | 2 | 1 | 960 | |
0.10 | Single-Family Home | $20,000 | 03/13/26 | 2 | 1 | 864 | |
0.33 | Single-Family Home | $87,500 | 08/27/26 | 2 | 1 | 768 | |
0.46 | Single-Family Home | $100,000 | 07/07/26 | 2 | 1 | 918 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $70,000 | 07/07/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,254 |
Nearby home prices
Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.Address | Distance | Price | Bed | Bath | Sqft | Status |
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0.02 | - | - | - | - | Off Market | |
0.03 | $145,000 | 5 | 2 | 1,640 | Recently Sold | |
0.06 | $83,600 | 3 | 1 | 1,380 | Off Market | |
0.11 | $65,300 | 3 | 1 | 1,104 | Off Market | |
0.08 | $130,900 | 2 | 1 | 1,180 | Off Market | |
0.12 | - | - | - | - | Off Market | |
0.11 | - | 3 | 2 | 1,500 | Off Market | |
0.09 | $79,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,100 | For Sale | |
0.09 | $4,500 | - | - | - | Recently Sold | |
0.10 | $20,000 | 2 | 1 | 864 | Recently Sold | |
0.14 | $125,000 | 2 | 1 | 888 | Recently Sold |
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Single-Family Home
Built in 1930
896 sqft
$75/sqft
About this House
Welcome to this well-maintained, two-bedroom, one-bath home in a convenient location. Enjoy relaxing on the nice enclosed front porch. Inside, you'll find nine-foot ceilings that offer a sense of spaciousness and lots of windows for natural light all complemented by nice newer carpeting throughout. Additional features include a full basement, a fenced yard, and a paved driveway.
171 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 896 sqft single-family home built in 1930. It last sold for $67,500 on Dec 12, 2025 (7% below the $72,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $69,500, with a rent estimate of $1,111/month.
Last check for updates: about 19 hours ago
Listed by Brian Brant, (269) 927-1655
Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with: Judith A Murray, (630) 280-0077, Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Source: MichRIC, MLS#25049644

Home Details for 171 E Empire Ave
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MLS Status: Sold |
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Interior Details Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Living Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 896 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: Natural Gas ConnectedLaundry: In Basement,Sink,Washer Hookup |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet, Linoleum |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: ShingleFencing: Chain Link, Front Yard |
Parking & Garage No Garage |
Frontage Road Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Year Built Year Built: 1930 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence |
Building Construction Materials: OtherNot a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 115186000048003 |
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Price List Price: $72,900Price Per Sqft: $75/sqft |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Mon Dec 08 2025 |
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Direction & Address City: Benton Harbor |
School Information High School District: Benton Harbor |
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Building Area Building Area: 896 Square Feet |
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Lot Area: 2613.6 sqft |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional |
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Mls Number: 25049644 |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Dec 12, 2025 Source: MichRIC #25049644 | Sold | $67,500 |
Dec 9, 2025 Source: MichRIC #25049644 | Contingent | $72,900 |
Oct 31, 2025 Source: MichRIC #25049644 | PriceChange | $72,900 Price decreased by 3% |
Sep 26, 2025 Source: MichRIC #25049644 | Listed For Sale | $74,900 |
Feb 21, 2023 Source: Realcomp II #69020005047 | ListingRemoved | |
Feb 20, 2021 Source: Cressy Everett solds #20005047_49022 | Sold | $17,000 |
Feb 12, 2020 Source: Agent Provided | Pending | $17,500 |
Feb 10, 2020 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Sale | $17,500 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $975 | $63,400 |
Home facts updated by county records
Market trends in Benton Harbor
Last updated August 2026
Avg. sale price
$173K
$1.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
$143
$2MoM
Available listings
109
4MoM
Around this home
What Locals Say about Benton Harbor
At least 100 Trulia users voted on each feature.
91 % Say yards are well-kept
86 % Say parking is easy
83 % Say car is needed
69 % Say it's dog friendly
64 % Say kids play outside
63 % Say there's holiday spirit
56 % Say there's wildlife
52 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say it's quiet
43 % Say there are sidewalks
42 % Say people would walk alone at night
40 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
34 % Say there are community events
30 % Say streets are well-lit
30 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
27 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
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Frequently asked questions about 171 E Empire Ave
- What is 171 E Empire Ave estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 171 E Empire Ave in Benton Harbor, MI is $69,500.
- What is the price history for 171 E Empire Ave?171 E Empire Ave in Benton Harbor, MI last sold for $67,500 in December 2025.
- Is Benton Harbor a buyer's or seller's market?Benton Harbor is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
- What's the median sale price in Benton Harbor?The median sale price in Benton Harbor is $173K. That is down $1.33K from the prior month.
- Does 171 E Empire Ave have laundry facilities?Yes, 171 E Empire Ave in Benton Harbor, MI has laundry facilities.
- Does 171 E Empire Ave have a yard?Yes, 171 E Empire Ave in Benton Harbor, MI has a yard.

