244 Downey Drive, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

$269,900
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,472 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,002 Status: Active Backup
Current Price: $269,900 List Date: 3/13/2026 Last Modified: 4/12/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome home to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath gem in coveted Fairplain. Refinished hardwood floors guide you through the bedrooms and hallway, while brand-new, low-maintenance LVP grounds the spacious living room in modern style. Partially finished basement offers plenty of room to spread out. Enjoy peace of mind with a newer roof and upgraded electrical service, then step outside to a large, fully fenced yard--perfect for pets, play, and outdoor entertaining. A true bonus, the 2-car garage offers ample space for vehicles, hobbies, and extra storage. With its bright, open layout and unbeatable location close to parks, shopping, and commuter routes, this move-in-ready home delivers the ideal blend of classic charm and thoughtful updates. Your Fairplain retreat is ready to welcome you!

Listing Details MLS# 26009673

Location Property Info

County
Berrien
Street #
244
Street Name
Downey
Suffix
Drive
State
MI
Zip Code
49022
Zip (4)
6824

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.23
Lot Square Footage
10002
Lot Dimensions
76x130
Year Built
1955
Road Frontage
76
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Fireplace
Yes
Total Fireplaces
Yes
Income Property
No
Total Rooms AG
6
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
2208
SqFt Above Grade
1472
Below Grade Finished SqFt
736
Building Total SqFt
2208
Total Beds Above Grade
3
Total Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
Yes
Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
2
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
Yes
School District
Benton Harbor
Association YN
No
Waterfront
No
Basement
Yes
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
0
# of Outbuildings
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
11-18-5400-0028-00-1
Taxable Value
88432
SEV
120600
For Tax Year
2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax
1532
Tax Year
2024
Spec Assessment & Type
NATOL
Zoning
Residential
Homestead %
0

Remarks Misc

Directions
East on Napier to South on Colfax to West on Downey

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
No

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade
2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
3
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Half Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
1472

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT
736
Total Basement SQFT
1136

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Russell & Colfax
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
St. Joseph Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
183.36
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Welcome home to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath gem in coveted Fairplain. Refinished hardwood floors guide you through the bedrooms and hallway, while brand-new, low-maintenance LVP grounds the spacious living room in modern style. Partially finished basement offers plenty of room to spread out. Enjoy peace of mind with a newer roof and upgraded electrical service, then step outside to a large, fully fenced yard--perfect for pets, play, and outdoor entertaining. A true bonus, the 2-car garage offers ample space for vehicles, hobbies, and extra storage. With its bright, open layout and unbeatable location close to parks, shopping, and commuter routes, this move-in-ready home delivers the ideal blend of classic charm and thoughtful updates. Your Fairplain retreat is ready to welcome you!
Legal
LOT 28 NICKERSON ACRES

Street Type

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Util Avail at Street

Cable Available
Yes
Electricity Available
Yes
Natural Gas Available
Yes
Phone Available
Yes

Utilities Attached

Cable Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes
Phone Connected
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes

Laundry Features

In Basement
Yes

Exterior Material

Brick
Yes

Roofing

Composition
Yes

Parking Features

Attached
Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT
0
Total Lower SQFT
0

Driveway

Paved
Yes

Substructure

Full
Yes

Windows

Replacement
Yes

Kitchen Features

Eating Area
Yes

Fireplace

Gas Log
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Additional Items

Basement Finished
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas
Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Yes

Flooring

Tile
Yes
Vinyl
Yes
Wood
Yes

Landscape

Flower Garden
Yes

Architectural Style

Ranch
Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Brick Roofing: Composition Windows: Replacement Substructure: Full Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available; Phone Available Kitchen Features: Eating Area Fireplace: Gas Log; Living Room Additional Items: Basement Finished Appliances: Dishwasher; Range; Refrigerator Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Central Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Fencing: Fenced Back; Vinyl Flooring: Tile; Vinyl; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Patio Landscape: Flower Garden Parking Features: Attached Architectural Style: Ranch Driveway: Paved Street Type: Paved; Public Terms Available: Cash; Conventional Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameLengthWidthLevel
Dining Area12.0012.00Main
Kitchen12.0012.00Main
Living Room22.0016.00Main
Laundry12.0012.00Basement
Primary Bedroom12.0015.00Main
Bedroom 211.0010.00Main
Bedroom 312.0010.00Main
Recreation20.0014.00Lower

Documents

Listing Office: RE/MAX by the Lake
Listing Agent: Brian Waite
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Last Updated: April - 12 - 2026
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