Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/04/2026
Listed
$129,900
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Property Description
Double lot living with a workshop-ready garage! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers great outdoor space and functionality, featuring both a fenced front yard and a fully fenced backyard. The detached garage is insulated and drywalled and includes its own 100-amp electrical service and wood-burning stove, creating an ideal setup for projects, hobbies, or year-round workspace. A carport in the driveway provides convenient covered parking, while the full basement offers additional storage and flexibility. Connected to city sewer with well water service, this property delivers a great combination of space, usability, and potential.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1053 E Empire Ave
General
- Price: $129,900
- Taxes: $1,190
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SWMRIC_MLS
- MLS ID: 26008049
- Updated: 3/4/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: In Basement
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Faces Front, Carport
Location
- County: Berrien
- Cross Streets: M-139 and Allen Dr
- Driving Directions: Take exit 33 B onto I-94 BL toward Downtown, Benton Harbor.At the roundabout, take the second exit onto I-94 BL.Turn left onto N Fair Ave.Turn left onto E Empire Ave. Home is on North side of Rd.
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public
- Water: Well
- Well: Yes
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: HardiPlank Type
- Basement: Yes
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 625
- Living Area: 625 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1939
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,892
- Lot Dimensions: 125 x 95
- Frontage: Paved
- Lot Features: Level
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $1,190
- Terms: Cash, FHA, VA Loan, Rural Development, MSHDA, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: LOT 27 & 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 |
|---|---|---|
Sorter International Elementary School 750 East Britain Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 1-3 | 0.6 mi |
Discovery Enrichment Center 465 South McCord Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | PK-K | 0.6 mi |
Fair Plain East Elementary 1995 Union Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 4-5 | 1.5 mi |
Fair Plain Middle School 120 East Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | 6-8 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
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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Listed by Diana Deitrich
1053 E Empire Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (MLS# 26008049) 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 March 04, 2026. 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.