1053 E Empire Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (MLS# 26008049)

1053 E Empire Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

$129,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 625 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,892 Status: Sold

Current Price: $129,000 List Date: 3/04/2026 Last Modified: 6/25/2026

Overview

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.

Listing Details MLS# 26008049

Location Property Info

County: Berrien
Street #: 1053
Street Direction: E
Street Name: Empire
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49022
Zip (4): 3829

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.27
Lot Square Footage: 11892
Lot Dimensions: 125 x 95
Year Built: 1939
Road Frontage: 95
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: No
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 5
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 625
SqFt Above Grade: 625
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 625
Building Total SqFt: 1250
Total Beds Above Grade: 2
Total Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: Yes
Total Baths: Yes
Main Level Primary: No
Stories: Yes
School District: Benton Harbor
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Basement: Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 11-03-2700-0027-00-1
Taxable Value: 20602
SEV: 27400
For Tax Year: 2024
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1190
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 100
Spec Assessment & Type: NONE

Remarks Misc

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.

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2026-05-13
Sold Date: 2026-06-25
Sold Price/SqFt: 206.4

More Information

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: No

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade: Yes

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: 2
Main Full Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 625

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT: 625
Basement Finished SQFT: 0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: M-139 and Allen Dr
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: Benton Charter Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 207.84
Ownership Type: Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: 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.
Legal: LOT 27 & 28 GRAMS SUB

Lot Description

Level: Yes

Street Type

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Well: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
MSHDA: Yes
Rural Development: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Laundry Features

In Basement: Yes

Exterior Material

HardiPlank Type: Yes

Roofing

Shingle: Yes

Parking Features

Carport: Yes
Garage Faces Front: Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Substructure

Full: Yes

Appliances

Dryer: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Water Heater

Natural Gas: Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back: Yes
Front Yard: Yes

Flooring

Laminate: Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: HardiPlank Type Roofing: Shingle Substructure: Full Lot Description: Level Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Well Appliances: Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Water Heater: Natural Gas Fencing: Fenced Back; Front Yard Flooring: Laminate Parking Features: Carport; Garage Faces Front Architectural Style: Traditional Driveway: Gravel Street Type: Paved; Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; Rural Development; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Kitchen	11.50	10.50
Living Room	11.58	16.33	Main
Primary Bathroom	5.00	6.00	Main
Bedroom 2	8.00	9.40	Main
Primary Bedroom	10.41	9.30	Main

Listing Office: Century 21 Affiliated

Listing Agent: Daniel Graffenius

Last Updated: June - 25 - 2026

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