Backup offers
$1,388 Closing Credit¹
#69025017415, Shane E Enders, Listing Office: Realty Executives Instant Equity
$139,900 List price
156 Western Ave Benton Harbor, MI 49022
$1,661
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,256 sqft
0.5 acres
$111 / sqft
House
Property details
About 156 Western Ave
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!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Backup)
(Active Backup)
CoolingWall Unit(s)
Size1,256 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.48 Acres
Year built1920
MLS #69024036942
FireplaceLiving Room
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Fireplace: Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
- List Price: $139,900
- Price/SqFt: $111
- Annual Tax Amount: $960
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: From intersection of Napier & Colfax. North on Colfax, West (left) on Western, to address on South (left) side of Western.
- Year Built: 1920
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,256 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.48 Acres
- MLS Number: 69024036942
- MLS Name: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS
- Office Name: Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.
- Office Phone: (269) 927-1655
- Listing Agent: Brian Brant
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53,000 | $960 |
| 2023 | $41,100 | $916 |
| 2022 | $38,900 | $877 |
| 2021 | $41,400 | $818 |
| 2020 | $41,100 | $793 |
| 2019 | $34,700 | $793 |
| 2018 | $34,700 | $725 |
| 2017 | $33,700 | $702 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Fair Plain East Elementary School
Public District 4-5
1.1 mi
•1995 Union Ave
7
Lincoln School
Public District PK-5
1.1 mi
•1102 Orchard Ave
7
Brown School
Public District PK-5
2.9 mi
•2027 Brown School Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $44,063. Most Benton Harbor, MI residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
35%
<35k
57%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
43%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Horse Races
College Basketball
Extreme Sports
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
Dillards
Sam's Club
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
LongHorn Steakhouse
Logan's Roadhouse
White Castle
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Hyundai
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
Contemporary Inspirational
Rock
Adult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 156 Western Ave
The listing price of 156 Western Ave property is $139,900.
The property 156 Western Ave is a house located in Benton Harbor, Michigan, 49022.
Accepting Backup Offers: 156 Western Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 156 Western Ave are: Fair Plain East Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Lincoln School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Brown School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Fair Plain Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Benton Harbor Charter School Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Benton Harbor High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), St. Joseph High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $960 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 156 Western Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 156 Western Ave is 1,256 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
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 $139,900.
In April 2025 more than 6 listings in Benton Harbor, MI were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 6 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 17 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Benton Harbor, MI increased by 22.9% between March and April 2025. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $180,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 59 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.