$269,000

538 Monterey Dr Benton Harbor, MI 49022

$3,194
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
2,145 sqft
0.3 acres
$125 / sqft
House

Property details

About 538 Monterey Dr

Beautiful stone ranch located in charming St. Joseph Township neighborhood. Main floor offers new finished hardwood floors throughout most of it. Three nicely sized bedrooms and 1.5 baths with an open concept flowing out of kitchen through dining into living room. Many updates completed on this house including new furnace and a/c in 2022, brand new dishwasher and new roof installed 2025. Screened in back porch overlooks your large fenced in backyard. Full basement with 4 rooms including large rec room, laundry room and 2 rooms for storage and workshop. Schedule your showing today before its gone.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Backup)
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,145 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.28 Acres
Year built1954
ParkingAttached, Paved
MLS #69025023746
Attached garage1 space
FireplaceLiving Room, Wood Burning

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior: Pantry
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking: Attached, Paved
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $269,000
  • Price/SqFt: $125
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,340
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: From St. Joe, take Napier and turn right on Fairplain Ave. Next take a right on Monterey and house will be on your left.
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 2,145 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.28 Acres
  • MLS Number: 69025023746
  • MLS Name: Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty Swm
  • Office Phone: (269) 982-7653
  • Listing Agent: Ryan Hartman

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538 Monterey Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 - single story home with stone siding, a garage, a chimney, and driveway

$269,000

538 Monterey Dr

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 25, 2022
Home Sold
$196,000
Aug 16, 2018
Home Sold
$149,900
Sep 09, 2008
Home Sold
$95,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$104,200$2,340
2023$79,800$2,204
2022$75,100$2,885
2021$80,800$1,998
2020$79,800$1,907
2019$55,700$1,334
2018$55,700$1,274
2017$55,400$1,240

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Lincoln School

Public District PK-5

0.9 mi

1102 Orchard Ave

2

Fair Plain East Elementary School

Public District 4-5

1.3 mi

1995 Union Ave

7

Brown School

Public District PK-5

2.2 mi

2027 Brown School Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $59,907. Most Benton Harbor, MI residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

21%
<35k
63%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
3%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

41%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
35%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
19%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • SoccerSoccer
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Sam's ClubSam's Club

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • WingstopWingstop
  • White CastleWhite Castle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • NissanNissan
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 538 Monterey Dr

The listing price of 538 Monterey Dr property is $269,000.

The property 538 Monterey Dr is a house located in Benton Harbor, Michigan, 49022.

Accepting Backup Offers: 538 Monterey Dr 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 538 Monterey Dr are: Lincoln School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Fair Plain East Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), 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), St. Joseph High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Benton Harbor High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $2,340 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on May 25, 2022 for $196,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 538 Monterey Dr has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 538 Monterey Dr is 2,145 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 538 Monterey Dr is 1954.

This home is located at 538 Monterey Dr in Benton Harbor, MI and zip code 49022. This 2,145 square foot home, which was built in 1954, sits on a 0.28 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $269,000.

While more than 10 listings in Benton Harbor, MI in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 2 listings sold at asking price, and more than 13 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Benton Harbor, MI between April and May 2025 increased by 5%. In May 2025 median list price was $187,500 and the average listing age was 44 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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