$85,000
349 East Empire Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
MLS# 25045745
Status: Sold
5 beds  |  1 baths  |  1930 sqft


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Property Description
This distinguished Colonial brick residence is situated on a corner lot, offering 4 bedrooms on the upper level and a potential 5th room on the main floor, ideal for use as an office or guest suite. The main level features the kitchen, spacious living room with decorative fireplace (not a real fireplace), inviting den, and an additional room. There is a staircase that provides direct access to the third floor, presenting a future expansion or customization to suit individual needs. The property has been maintained and updated, including the installation of a new furnace and central air system in 2017. In 2022, significant enhancements were completed, such as a new roof, soffits, facia and gutters. 2025 brick-work done on front & back of house. A one-car garage provides convenient parking. With its blend of timeless architectural character, this home is ready to accommodate a variety of lifestyles with comfort.

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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Pearl and Columbus
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Area: Southwestern Michigan - S
Municipality: Benton Harbor City
Office/Contract Info
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 54.4
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 77x75
Road Frontage: 77
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Fireplace: No
Total Fireplaces: 0
Waterfront: No
Income Property: No
Basement: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1930
SqFt Above Grade: 1930
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 840
Building Total SqFt: 2770
Total Beds Above Grade: 5
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: 2
School District: Benton Harbor
Association YN: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.12
Lot Square Footage: 5358
Year Built: 1920
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 1
Total Baths: 1
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 21957
SEV: 46200
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1335
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Type: none known
Tax ID #: 11-53-8200-0055-00-3
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: This distinguished Colonial brick residence is situated on a corner lot, offering 4 bedrooms on the upper level and a potential 5th room on the main floor, ideal for use as an office or guest suite. The main level features the kitchen, spacious living room with decorative fireplace (not a real fireplace), inviting den, and an additional room. There is a staircase that provides direct access to the third floor, presenting a future expansion or customization to suit individual needs. The property has been maintained and updated, including the installation of a new furnace and central air system in 2017. In 2022, significant enhancements were completed, such as a new roof, soffits, facia and gutters. 2025 brick-work done on front & back of house. A one-car garage provides convenient parking. With its blend of timeless architectural character, this home is ready to accommodate a variety of lifestyles with comfort.
Legal: THE S 10'OF W 75'OF LOT 25 & THE W 75'OF LOT 27 BLK B VAN DEVORT BROS ADD TO THE CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 44.04
Under Contract Date: 2025-10-16
Sold Date: 2025-10-23
Sold Price: $85,000
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: No
Lot Description
Corner Lot: 1
Street Type
Public: 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
Detached: 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
Upper Bedrooms: 4
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 840
Total Baths Above Grade: 1
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 1
Main Level SQFT: 1090
Lower Rooms
Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0
Basement Rooms
Basement Finished SQFT: 0
Total Basement SQFT: 840
Substructure
Crawl Space: 1
Partial: 1
Kitchen Features
Pantry: 1
Flooring
Other: 1
Wood: 1
Landscape
Shrubs/Hedges: 1
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 349
Street Name: East Empire
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49022
OfficeContract Info
Status: Sold
List Price: $105,000
Current Price: $85,000
Listing Date: 2025-09-06
Remarks Misc
Directions: 94 to Napier, turn right on Pipestone, turn left on E. Empire.
Property Features
Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Material: Brick
Roofing: Composition
Substructure: Crawl Space; Partial
Lot Description: Corner Lot
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Kitchen Features: Pantry
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Central Air
Flooring: Other; Wood
Landscape: Shrubs/Hedges
Parking Features: Detached
Architectural Style: Traditional
Street Type: Public
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None

IDX
Listing Office: ERA Reardon Realty
Listing Agent: Tina M Dean

Last Updated: March - 13 - 2026

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