Offering a wonderful 2 to 3 bedroom home in a great St. Joe Township location. This classic bungalow on Western Avenue features a huge enclosed front porch with tall windows all around, high ceilings, a fireplace, a formal dining room, an enormous basement,and more. The extra deep back yard is like a beautiful park with shrubs and trees all around. There's also a nice room on the back side of the house with lots of windows that had previously been used as a main floor laundry and could possibly serve as a third bedroom. Must see to appreciate the charachter, charm, and warmth of this most desirable property. You're gonna like this house! Don''t miss this opportunity. Call today!
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Bungalow
Year Built: 1920
Stories: 1
Living Area: 1,256 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.
Office Phone: (269) 927-1655
Listing Agent: Brian Brant
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Refrigerator
Basement: Yes
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Full Bathrooms: 1
Total Bedroom Count: 2
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.48 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: From intersection of Napier & Colfax. North on Colfax, West (left) on Western, to address on South (left) side of Western.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $149,900
Price Per SqFt: $119/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $818
Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison
See how this home compares to others in Benton Harbor, MI.
This property is $30.1K less than the Median Sold Price and $1/SqFt less than other homes in Benton Harbor, MI.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS
MLS Number: #69024036942
Listing Office:
Office Name: Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.
Office Phone: (269) 927-1655
Listing Agent: Brian Brant
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Nearby Schools
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Fair Plain East Elementary School
1995 Union Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.10 miles
Public District Grades 4-5
7
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Lincoln School
1102 Orchard Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.10 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
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Brown School
2027 Brown School Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.90 miles
Public District Grades PK-5
Nearby Schools
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Fair Plain Middle School
120 E Napier Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.35 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
3
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Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
455 Riverview Dr
Distance between this listing and this school1.33 miles
Public Charter Grades PK-8
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Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
248 9th St
Distance between this listing and this school1.49 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
Nearby Schools
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Benton Harbor High School
870 Colfax Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.77 miles
Public Magnet Grades 9-12
3
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Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center
636 Pipestone St
Distance between this listing and this school1.20 miles
Public Magnet Grades 7-12
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St. Joseph High School
2521 Stadium Dr
Distance between this listing and this school1.78 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $44,063. Typical income of Benton Harbor, MI residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 156 Western Ave
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 156 Western Ave property is $149,900.
What type of property is this?
The property 156 Western Ave is a house located in Benton Harbor, Michigan, 49022.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 156 Western Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $818 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 156 Western Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 156 Western Ave is 1,256 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 156 Western Ave is 1920.
This home is located at 156 Western Ave in Benton Harbor, MI and zip code 49022. This 1,256 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.48 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 18, 2024 and is currently priced at $149,900.
Over 3 listings were sold over their listed price in November 2024 in Benton Harbor, MI. In the same period over 10 listings were sold below the listed price and 7 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Benton Harbor, MI decreased by 4.6% between October 2024 and November 2024. While the average time on the market in November 2024 was 34 days, the median list price was $180,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.