3 days on Rocket
$1,657 Closing Credit¹
#69025029791, Brian Newton, Listing office: Sunrise Real Estate, Inc.
$130,000 List price
970 Monroe St Benton Harbor, MI 49022
$1,544
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,570 sqft
0.1 acres
$83 / sqft
House
Property details
About 970 Monroe St
Welcome to this charming and spacious 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home! Featuring a bright and open layout, this home offers plenty of room to spread out and make it your own. The large kitchen is perfect for cooking and entertaining, while the comfortable living spaces provide a cozy atmosphere. Outside, you'll find a detached two-car garage for extra storage and parking. The backyard is great for relaxing, gardening, or hosting gatherings. This home is a must-see! Don't miss out—schedule a showing today!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Active Backup)
(Active Backup)
Size1,570 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.14 Acres
Year built1927
ParkingDetached
MLS #25009246
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Heating: Forced Air
- List Price: $130,000
- Price/SqFt: $82
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,241
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Head W on Empire from pipestone, turn left on Monroe and then two blocks on the right.
- Year Built: 1927
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,570 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.14 Acres
- MLS Number: 25009246
- Office Name: The Collective Home Group
- Office Phone: (269) 405-5478
- Office Email: julie@thecollectivehg.com
- Listing Agent: Matthew Shembarger
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2022 | Home Sold | $126,000 |
| Jan 02, 2018 | Home Sold | $109,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,300 | $1,241 |
| 2023 | $27,600 | $930 |
| 2022 | $16,800 | $900 |
| 2021 | $16,600 | $889 |
| 2020 | $16,900 | $873 |
| 2019 | $15,100 | $606 |
| 2018 | $14,600 | $593 |
| 2017 | $17,900 | $582 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Fair Plain East Elementary School
Public District 4-5
1.4 mi
•1995 Union Ave
7
Lincoln School
Public District PK-5
1.8 mi
•1102 Orchard Ave
1
International Academy at Hull
Public District 1-3
2.1 mi
•1716 Territorial 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 $29,178. The most common annual income of people living in Benton Harbor, MI is less than $<35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
59%
<35k
40%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
44%
Single, No Kids
33%
Single, with Kids
12%
Married, No Kids
11%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
22%
<11 yrs old
11%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Mexican League Soccer
NHRA Drag Racing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
Burlington
Big Lots
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
White Castle
Church's Chicken
Golden Corral
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Kia
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Urban Adult Contemporary
Adult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 970 Monroe St
The listing price of 970 Monroe St property is $130,000.
The property 970 Monroe St is a house located in Benton Harbor, Michigan, 49022.
Accepting Backup Offers: 970 Monroe St 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 970 Monroe St are: Fair Plain East Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Lincoln School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), International Academy at Hull (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), 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), Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Benton Harbor High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), St. Joseph High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,241 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on September 20, 2022 for $126,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 970 Monroe St has 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 970 Monroe St is 1,570 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 970 Monroe St is 1927.
This home is located at 970 Monroe St in Benton Harbor, MI and zip code 49022. This 1,570 square foot home, which was built in 1927, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $130,000.
Benton Harbor, MI housing market in May 2025 saw over 10 listings sold above listed price, more than 2 sold at listed price and over 13 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Benton Harbor, MI increased by 5% between April and May 2025. Listings spent 44 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $187,500 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.