261 Benjamin St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
OFF MARKET

261 Benjamin St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Fair Plain
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,200 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

$196,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,244/mo*
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$196,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,244/mo*
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2 Beds
2 Baths
1,200 sqft
(on 0.25 acres)

Local Information

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Description

This single-family home is located at 261 Benjamin St, Benton Harbor, MI. 261 Benjamin St is in the Fair Plain neighborhood in Benton Harbor, MI and in ZIP code 49022. This property has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,200 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 0.25 acres and was built in 1961.
261 Benjamin St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,200 sqft single-family home in Fair Plain, built in 1961. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $196,900, with a rent estimate of $1,467/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 261 Benjamin St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1961
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.25 acres

Market trends in Benton Harbor

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,592
Assessment$174,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 261 Benjamin St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
260 Brownway, Benton Harbor, MI
0.13
Single-Family Home
$190,400
05/29/26
3
1.5
1,196
244 Downey Dr, Benton Harbor, MI
0.03
Single-Family Home
$259,000
05/08/26
3
1.5
2,208
205 Jamesway, Benton Harbor, MI
0.13
Single-Family Home
$260,000
03/25/26
3
2
1,930
364 August Dr, Benton Harbor, MI
0.13
Single-Family Home
$250,000
10/15/25
3
1.5
1,665
144 Downey Dr, Benton Harbor, MI
0.13
Single-Family Home
$250,000
03/10/26
3
1.5
1,986
2099 Russell Rd, Benton Harbor, MI
0.18
Single-Family Home
$266,000
05/27/26
3
1.5
1,944
382 Dale Ave, Benton Harbor, MI
0.28
Single-Family Home
$271,000
06/09/26
3
2
1,385
241 Jamesway, Benton Harbor, MI
0.12
Single-Family Home
$209,700
01/22/26
4
2
2,488
225 Kublick Dr, Benton Harbor, MI
0.41
Single-Family Home
$235,000
06/19/26
3
1.5
1,247
2360 Roncy Rd, Benton Harbor, MI
0.28
Single-Family Home
$109,000
02/05/26
3
2.5
1,500

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Fair Plain
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What Locals Say about Fair Plain

At least 26 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say car is needed

  • 92 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 70 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 66 % Say there's wildlife

  • 63 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 59 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say it's quiet

  • 47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 33 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 31 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 30 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 27 % Say there are community events

  • 14 % Say there are sidewalks

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    "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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  • Exhubby4sale
    "There is a playground for the neighborhood children. There is a slide, merry go round, and monkey bars. "
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Lastmango n.
    "not much. have to drive to a park. streets have no sidewalks and cars always travel too fast. pretty much need a fenced in yard for dogs."
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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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