Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/24/2025
Listed
$129,900
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Property Description
Welcome to your private country oasis in Benton Twp on two lots! This home has been lovingly maintained for decades and is now ready for its new owner. This is a chicken and animal lovers paradise with multiple well built pens, coops and sheds all privately fenced in. With multiple other fenced in areas, there is room for everyone to enjoy the outdoors. The well built carport is big enough to park an RV under, and there is an additional driveway for parking. The detached garage is fully insulated and has a working wood burner to stay warm while you're working on those cold winter nights. The home has fresh exterior paint and a newer roof and a very welcoming floor plan on the inside. All appliances are included and the seller is giving a flooring credit with acceptable offers so you can truly make this your own. Come schedule your showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1053 E Empire Ave
General
- Price: $129,900
- Taxes: $1,219
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SWMRIC_MLS
- MLS ID: 25059731
- Updated: 11/24/2025
- Added to Site: 53 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Basement, Lower Level
Additional Information
- Equipment: Shed(s), Stable(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Detached, Carport
Location
- Area: Southwestern Michigan - S
- County: Berrien
- Cross Streets: Empire and Allen
- Driving Directions: M139 to Empire, east to property
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public
- Water: Well
- Well: Yes
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Connected
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Other
- Basement: Yes
- Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 616
- Living Area: 616 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1939
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s), Stable(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 12,250
- Lot Dimensions: 95 x 125
- Frontage: Paved
- Lot Features: Level
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,219
- Terms: Cash, FHA, VA Loan, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: LOT 27 GRAMS SUB, LOT 28 GRAMS SUB
- Property ID: 11-03-2700-0027-00-1
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Schools
Schools serving 1053 E Empire Ave
School District:Benton Harbor Area Schools
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Benton Harbor High School 870 Colfax Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
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School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1053 E Empire Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 1053 E Empire Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,190
5%
$27,400
17%
2023
$1,136
-12%
$23,500
12%
2022
$1,285
127%
$20,900
6%
2021
$567
-41%
$19,800
4%
2020
$966
3%
$19,000
2%
2019
$942
4%
$18,700
6%
2018
$910
-31%
$17,700
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2017
$1,316
157%
$17,700
8%
2016
$513
-43%
$16,400
2%
2015
$896
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$16,100
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- Updated 3 days ago
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- 2Total Baths
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- Updated 6 days ago
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1053 E Empire Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (MLS# 25059731) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1053 E Empire Avenue is currently listed for $129,900 and was received on November 24, 2025. Want to learn more about 1053 E Empire Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Benton Harbor? You can browse all Benton Harbor real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.