Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
2
Baths:
1
Square Footage:
625
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
11,892
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$129,900
List Date:
3/04/2026
Last Modified:
3/04/2026
1053 E Empire Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
New Listing
$129,900
Description
Double lot living with a workshop-ready garage! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers great outdoor space and functionality, featuring both a fenced front yard and a fully fenced backyard. The detached garage is insulated and drywalled and includes its own 100-amp electrical service and wood-burning stove, creating an ideal setup for projects, hobbies, or year-round workspace. A carport in the driveway provides convenient covered parking, while the full basement offers additional storage and flexibility. Connected to city sewer with well water service, this property delivers a great combination of space, usability, and potential.
More Information MLS# 26008049
Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: M-139 and Allen Dr
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Benton Twp
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 207.84
Ownership Type: Private Owned
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 125 x 95
Road Frontage: 95
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: No
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 5
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 625
SqFt Above Grade: 625
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 625
Building Total SqFt: 1250
Total Beds Above Grade: 2
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 1
School District: Benton Harbor
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.27
Lot Square Footage: 11892
Year Built: 1939
Total Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 1
Total Baths: 1
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 20602
SEV: 27400
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1190
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: NONE
Tax ID #: 11-03-2700-0027-00-1
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Double lot living with a workshop-ready garage! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers great outdoor space and functionality, featuring both a fenced front yard and a fully fenced backyard. The detached garage is insulated and drywalled and includes its own 100-amp electrical service and wood-burning stove, creating an ideal setup for projects, hobbies, or year-round workspace. A carport in the driveway provides convenient covered parking, while the full basement offers additional storage and flexibility. Connected to city sewer with well water service, this property delivers a great combination of space, usability, and potential.
Legal: LOT 27 & 28 GRAMS SUB
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Lot Description
Level: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
MSHDA: 1
Rural Development: 1
VA Loan: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Exterior Material
HardiPlank Type: 1
Roofing
Shingle: 1
Parking Features
Carport: 1
Garage Faces Front: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 625
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 625
Driveway
Gravel: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Appliances
Dryer: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Front Yard: 1
Flooring
Laminate: 1
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 1053
Street Direction: E
Street Name: Empire
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49022
Zip (4): 3829
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $129,900
Current Price: $129,900
Listing Date: 2026-03-04
Remarks Misc
Directions: Take exit 33 B onto I-94 BL toward Downtown, Benton Harbor.At the roundabout, take the second exit onto I-94 BL.Turn left onto N Fair Ave.Turn left onto E Empire Ave. Home is on North side of Rd.
Property Features
Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Material: HardiPlank Type
Roofing: Shingle
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Level
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Well
Appliances: Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Fencing: Fenced Back; Front Yard
Flooring: Laminate
Parking Features: Carport; Garage Faces Front
Architectural Style: Traditional
Driveway: Gravel
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; Rural Development; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Room Information
Kitchen
Length: 11.50
Length: 11.50
Width: 10.50
Width: 10.50
Living Room
Length: 11.58
Length: 11.58
Width: 16.33
Level: Main
Width: 16.33
Primary Bathroom
Length: 5.00
Length: 5.00
Width: 6.00
Level: Main
Width: 6.00
Bedroom 2
Length: 8.00
Length: 8.00
Width: 9.40
Level: Main
Width: 9.40
Primary Bedroom
Length: 10.41
Length: 10.41
Width: 9.30
Level: Main
Width: 9.30
Listing Office:
Century 21 Affiliated
Listing Agent:
Daniel Graffenius
Last Updated: March - 04 - 2026
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