171 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
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SOLD
DEC 12, 2025

171 E Empire Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 896 sqft

$67,500

Last Sold: Dec 12, 2025
7% below list $72.9K
$75/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $481/mo*
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$67,500

Last Sold: Dec 12, 2025
7% below list $72.9K
$75/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $481/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
896 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 171 E Empire Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1930
Living Area
896 sqft
Price/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). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $70,200, with a rent estimate of $1,058/month.

Home Details for 171 E Empire Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

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

Property Information

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

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $72,900Price Per Sqft: $75/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Dec 08 2025

Location

Direction & Address
City: Benton Harbor
School Information
High School District: Benton Harbor

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 896 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2613.6 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 25049644
Last check for updates: 1 day 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

Price History for 171 E Empire Ave

DatePriceEventSource
12/12/2025$67,500Sold
MichRIC #25049644
12/09/2025$72,900ContingentMichRIC #25049644
10/31/2025$72,900PriceChange
MichRIC #25049644
09/26/2025$74,900Listed For SaleMichRIC #25049644
02/21/2023ListingRemovedRealcomp II #69020005047
02/20/2021$17,000Sold
Cressy Everett solds #20005047_49022
02/12/2020$17,500PendingAgent Provided
02/10/2020$17,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Benton Harbor

Last updated June 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$975
Assessment$63,400
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
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1010 Lavette Ave, Benton Harbor, MI
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$29,000
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806
830 Broadway Ave, Benton Harbor, MI
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$95,500
09/26/25
3
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1,034
177 Hastings Ave, Benton Harbor, MI
0.19
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$136,500
04/06/26
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960
973 Lavette Ave, Benton Harbor, MI
0.10
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$20,000
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1
864
995 McAllister Ave, Benton Harbor, MI
0.15
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$115,000
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1,088
863 Colfax Ave, Benton Harbor, MI
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$125,000
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What Locals Say about Benton Harbor

At least 100 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 87 % Say parking is easy

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 68 % 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

  • 44 % 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 it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 29 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 27 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a safe environment for kids to play and enjoy being outside in which most kid ls do not do now adays"
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  • Trulia User
    "No there is not there should be more events but people can’t act accordingly so Theres club events and house parties "
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  • Keyonna Jenkins
    "We don’t have many dogs where I live. We do sometimes find them running around but most of them are strays "
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  • Exhubby4sale
    "There is a playground for the neighborhood children. There is a slide, merry go round, and monkey bars. "
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  • Keyonna Jenkins
    "I love it here and love the home I just built with a big back yard with a swimming pool, hot tub, and turn my basement into a second home "
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  • Shannon F. B.
    "you see people walking their dogs all the time day and night. it's very family-oriented and pet friendly neighborhood"
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  • Kortney M.
    "Horrible. I absolutely hate it. it is not a conducive environment to raise children at all. The roads are horrible, the schools are horrible and I want to leave."
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  • Exhubby4sale
    "Supportive neighbors that look after each other. There is a small park for kids and nearby stores, schools, and a hospital. Great area to take your dog for a walk or your family for family time and I’m not sure why you want me to write a journal."
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  • Exhubby4sale
    "This area is a good area to live in but don’t send your kids to School here. Other schools are a better option."
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  • Megan K.
    "Sodus is a small farm town with not too much more than the basics, the park and Library is fine but nothing too over the top. there's a small grocery store called King's Landing and a school called River School. "
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  • Softballstud21
    "There isn’t a dog park for the dogs. But it’s a nice big slow traffic area. I see a lot of people walking there dogs all the time. It could use a dog park! "
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  • Savedwoman
    "We have parades and other community events. We have park events rummage sales. We have picnics dinners. We have walkathons."
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  • Claudia G.
    "I see people walking all the time, they seem happy walking through our neighborhood, kids, dogs running around everywhere, it's so nice, to have wonderful, neighbors to, so far I like to live in this neighborhood, it's not 100 % secure but my kids are always playing outside, and I haven't have any trouble, I need more privacy, but that's why I am going to put my fence, so it's more private, I really enjoy living in this community, wonderful things happen, in this area."
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  • Ebony T.
    "Dog owners will like that it is a pet friendly area. There are a lot of nice pet owners around my area. Even the people in my area that aren't pet owners seems like they like the pets when they see them. I like living in the area that I live in because it is pet friendly and if I ever decide to get an pet it will feel at home while it is at home with me. "
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  • Fermin I.
    "Alot of insecurity in this area in my opinion. Some dogs are sometimes loose. Some ppl tend to drive fast and have loud music. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I wouldn’t recommend letting kids play outside without supervision. Also don’t take a walk in this neighborhood."
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  • Fermin I.
    "There's a church nearby and alot of events happen there. The neighborhood can be better if we got more law enforcement in the area, but not just this area. The whole Benton Harbor. Benton Harbor has the potential to be great with many businesses around and of course Whirlpool. Make the roads better for Benton Harbor and establish more law enforcement!"
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  • Bosslady x.
    "The community events that make my neighborhood special are yard sales well really give aways because I and my neighbors are always helping others out"
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  • Bosslady x.
    "I lived in this area a very long time & I love it because it’s so peaceful & close to the plaza area"
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  • Lewismccoy44
    "Good place to live and the weather is alright down here and if you want a vacation this is the place to go and friend people living here Great jobs here to and a good movie "
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  • Diane W. W.
    "I've in this area since the sge of 8. I've attend college in Muskegon, returned, back to this hood. Moved in surrounding hoods & moved out of state several times, always end up back in same neighborhood. Middle aged & disabled, I guess it's nice to be in familiar surroundings. "
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  • Kim B.
    "Awesome 3 br ranch in Bainbridge Twp, Watervliet Schools. "
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  • Kellylarosa
    "The location is quite with no traffice except the residents that live on this side of the lake. We have learned alot about the history of the lake and surrounding property from those that have lived on the lake all their lives. Our neighbors are great. If you need anything they are able to help or know someone that could. At night you can see all the stars."
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  • NLBJ
    "I live here and am dismayed by the increasing amount of disrespectful people who visit the area. They bring multiple dogs, let them run without a leash, poop and pee without cleaning messes up, don't care if their dogs kick sand in your face or knock you down. These non-residents don't observe “No Parking�? signs and think that laws don't apply to them. They smoke cigarettes and leave their butts all over the place along with a multitude of beer cans. These visitors set off fireworks in the early morning hours (i.e. 1-2 am) with no regard of endangering people and property much less disturbing the peace. Many fireworks dangerously land on rooftops. The police do not patrol the area and get annoyed if residents ask for law enforcement. This is not a good area to invest your money unless Benton Township starts being more proactive."
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