$145,000
872 Mc Alister Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
MLS# 25055335
Status: Sold
5 beds  |  2 baths  |  1640 sqft


GR Home Team - Erin Fester - Home for Sale - Benton Harbor - St. Joseph Beach town - Investors
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GR Home Team - Erin Fester - Home for Sale - Benton Harbor - St. Joseph Beach town - Investors Enclosed front porch freshly painted is the perfect seating area! Living room freshly painted in neutral colors. Nicely sized dining room for all your gatherings. 5 bedrooms in this home all great sized! Bedrooms feature new carpeting and fresh neutral paint. Main floor bedroom suite has a walk-in closet plus private sitting area and would make a great guest or in-law suite. Private sitting area/home office off the main floor bedroom. Enclosed front porch, newer entry doors, freshly painted throughout. Original hardwood floors in the living room has been beautifully sanded and stained. Dining room also features original hardwood floors, wide trim, and fresh paint. 872 Mc Alister Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Kitchen has been updated with Stainless Steel appliances, new flooring, sink and fresh paint. Large kitchen gives you room to inexpensively expand the kitchen and make it your own. Newer kitchen appliances. Bedroom 2 on main floor. Fresh carpet, paint, and many newer windows. Upstairs Bedroom 3 features new carpet, fresh paint, walk-in closet, blinds and some newer windows. Upstairs bath with new flooring, vanity, mirror, and fresh paint is very large. Upstairs full bathroom. Upstairs bedroom 4 has new carpet and lovely windows. Upstairs Bedroom 5 872 Mc Alister Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Main floor full bathroom. How nice to have 2 full bathrooms in this large home! Clean dry basement with utility sink and laundry hookups. Off street parking, room for a garage, and partially fenced yard. Easy to maintain backyard. Private entry to mudroom and new steps. Freshly painted exterior. Concrete patio. 872 Mc Alister Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Less than 3 miles to Lake Michigan and Silver Beach Amusement Park. Love the 4 seasons of Michigan with great recreation and quality of life. Silver Beach is less than 3 miles. Just 2 blocks to Benton Harbor High School. 872 Mc Alister Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 872 Mc Alister Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 872 Mc Alister Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 872 Mc Alister Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 872 Mc Alister Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Description
Freshly updated and ready for next owner or investor. Rare 5 bedroom 2 full bath home. Main floor offers 2 bedrooms and 1 full updated bath. Main floor primary bedroom even features private sitting area, perfect as owner/guest suite. Upstairs has 3 more bedrooms and 2nd updated full bath. Original hardwood floors were refinished and stained, all trim and walls painted, all flooring including carpet and vinyl replaced, and the kitchen given a refresh with stainless steel appliances too! Off street parking in back for multiple cars or future garage. Many windows have been replaced too! This home was previously rented. $1250/mo would create great cash flow for investors. City of Benton Harbor has low 25.4018 millage rate and LMCU can offer 100% financing with its Home Plus Loans to qualified buyers. The enclosed front porch is so cute with its paint colors - not heated but has electric outlets and charm. Easy distance to High School and 3 miles to Lake Michigan beaches and beach town.

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Location Property Info
County: Berrien
Street #: 872
Street Name: Mc Alister
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49022
Area: Southwestern Michigan - S
OfficeContract Info
Status: Sold
List Price: $125,000
Current Price: $145,000
Listing Date: 2025-10-28
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.09
Lot Square Footage: 4095
Lot Dimensions: 34 x 120
Year Built: 1940
Road Frontage: 34
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: No
Income Property: Yes
Total Rooms AG: 9
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1640
SqFt Above Grade: 1640
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 672
Building Total SqFt: 1640
Total Beds Above Grade: 5
Total Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: 2
School District: Benton Harbor
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Tax Info
Tax ID #: 5186000041017
Taxable Value: 15867
SEV: 43000
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1043
Tax Year: 2025
Spec Assessment & Type: none known
Zoning: 401 Res-Imp
Remarks Misc
Directions: North from E Empire and west of Broadway.
Status Change Info
Under Contract Date: 2025-11-13
Sold Date: 2025-12-23
Sold Price: $145,000
Sold Price/SqFt: 88.41
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: Yes
Upper Rooms
Upper Bedrooms: 3
Upper Full Baths: 1
Upper Level Square Feet: 672
Total Baths Above Grade: 2
Main Rooms
Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: 1
Main Level SQFT: 848
Basement Rooms
Total Basement SQFT: 672
Property Features
Accessibility Feat: 36 Inch Entrance Door; Accessible Mn Flr Bedroom; Accessible Mn Flr Full Bath
Laundry Features: In Basement
Exterior Material: Wood Siding
Roofing: Composition
Windows: Replacement
Substructure: Full
Lot Description: Sidewalk
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities Attached: Natural Gas Connected
Util Avail at Street: Cable Available; High Speed Internet
Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook
Additional Items: Window Treatments
Appliances: Range; Refrigerator
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Type: Forced Air
Water Heater: Natural Gas
Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl; Wood
Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Architectural Style: Traditional
Driveway: Gravel
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Yes
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Supplements
Additional highlights are the stainless steel appliances and new vinyl flooring and white kitchen cabinets. The floor plan of kitchen would make for an easy and inexpensive update if you want to add cabinetry or move the appliances around. Basement is clean, freshly painted, and dry and offers a utility sink plus connections for laundry. Yard is partially fenced and a nice retreat. Under 3 miles to Lake Michigan and popular Silver Lake Beach and downtown St. Joseph beach town.
Room Information
Room Name Length Length Width Level Width Remarks
Living Room10.0010.0015.00Main15.00Hardwood floors
Dining Room12.0012.0011.00Main11.00Hardwood floors
Bathroom 1Main
Primary Bedroom18.0018.0015.00Main15.00Prviate sitting area
Bedroom 212.0012.0011.00Main11.00new carpet
Bedroom 310.0010.0015.00Upper15.00new carpet
Bedroom 416.0016.008.00Upper8.00new carpet
Bedroom 510.0010.0015.00Upper15.00new carpet
Bathroom 2Upper

Listing Office: GR Home Team

Listing Agent: Erin Fester

Last Updated: December - 24 - 2025

872 Mc Alister Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 - MLS# 25055335

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