1053 E Empire Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 - Photo 1

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$129,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
625 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage
Updated 3 days ago

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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

Sold For: $129,000
Taxes: $1,190
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: SWMRIC_MLS
MLS ID: 26008049
Added to Site: 117 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

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
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

Listed by Century 21 Affiliated, Daniel Graffenius
Sold by Cressy & Everett Real Estate, Martin George Lopez

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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 ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1053 E Empire Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

6/25/2026

Sold

$129,000

-0.69%

MLS

3/04/2026

Listed

$129,900

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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