$269,900
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
MLS# 26009673
3 beds | 2 baths | 1472 sqft
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Property 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!
Details
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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
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 76x130
Road Frontage: 76
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: 1
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 6
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 2208
SqFt Above Grade: 1472
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 736
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 0
Building Total SqFt: 2208
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 1
School District: Benton Harbor
# of Outbuildings: 0
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.23
Lot Square Footage: 10002
Year Built: 1955
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 2
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 88432
SEV: 120600
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1532
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: NATOL
Zoning: Residential
Tax ID #: 11-18-5400-0028-00-1
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
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Phone Available: 1
Utilities Attached
Cable Connected: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Phone Connected: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water
Public: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Exterior Material
Brick: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Parking Features
Attached: 1
Heat Source
Natural Gas: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Central Air: 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Upper Rooms
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 3
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Half Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1472
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 736
Total Basement SQFT: 1136
Driveway
Paved: 1
Substructure
Full: 1
Windows
Replacement: 1
Kitchen Features
Eating Area: 1
Fireplace
Gas Log: 1
Living Room: 1
Additional Items
Basement Finished: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Water Heater
Natural Gas: 1
Fencing
Fenced Back: 1
Vinyl: 1
Patio and Porch Features
Patio: 1
Flooring
Tile: 1
Vinyl: 1
Wood: 1
Landscape
Flower Garden: 1
Architectural Style
Ranch: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 244
Street Name: Downey
Suffix: Drive
State: MI
Zip Code: 49022
Zip (4): 6824
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
List Price: $269,900
Current Price: $269,900
Listing Date: 2026-03-13
Remarks Misc
Directions: East on Napier to South on Colfax to West on Downey
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 Name | Length | Length | Width | Level | Width |
| Dining Area | 12.00 | 12.00 | 12.00 | Main | 12.00 |
| Kitchen | 12.00 | 12.00 | 12.00 | Main | 12.00 |
| Living Room | 22.00 | 22.00 | 16.00 | Main | 16.00 |
| Laundry | 12.00 | 12.00 | 12.00 | Basement | 12.00 |
| Primary Bedroom | 12.00 | 12.00 | 15.00 | Main | 15.00 |
| Bedroom 2 | 11.00 | 11.00 | 10.00 | Main | 10.00 |
| Bedroom 3 | 12.00 | 12.00 | 10.00 | Main | 10.00 |
| Recreation | 20.00 | 20.00 | 14.00 | Lower | 14.00 |
Listing Office: RE/MAX by the Lake
Listing Agent: Brian Waite
Last Updated: March - 13 - 2026
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