979 Lavette Avenue Benton Harbor, MI ^$ 139,900

979 Lavette Avenue

^$ 139,900

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979 Lavette Avenue

Benton Harbor, MI, 49022

^$ 139,900

Bedrooms3 Baths1.0 Sq 1,324

Monthly Estimate*

^$ 883

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Single Family Home for sale in Benton Harbor, MI

for $139,900 with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. This 1,324 square foot home was built in 1940 on a lot size of 0.14.

Three bedroom home in the City of Benton Harbor - remodeled of course, with the freshest of taste and colors. A completely new kitchen and a brand-new furnace is in place, plus the city has replaced the main water line to the house. The exterior of the home has benefitted from all new vinyl siding and a new roof, all new windows and doors, all new gutters, facia, and soffit! The front is partially fenced; the only thing missing are the people. Some images in this listing have been virtually staged. This is a Fannie Mae property.

Single Family Active

Price

^$ 139,900

Bedrooms

Full Bath

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

^$ 876

Style

Traditional

Lot Size

0.14

Year Built

1940

Town/City

Benton Harbor

County/Region

Berrien

MLS | Web ID

26037092

Features

General

Sewer Public

Heating Forced Air

Possession Close Of Escrow

Roof Shingle

Appliances Oven Range

Architectural Style Traditional

Construction Materials Vinyl Siding

Year Built 1940

Stories Count 2

Township Benton Harbor City

Property Subtype Single Family Residence

Tax Year 2025

County Berrien

New Construction N

Property Type Residential

Garage Y/N N

Total Rooms 6

Full Baths 1

Status Active

Directions South of Empire Avenue.

City Benton Harbor

High School District Benton Harbor

Zoning Description 401 Residential

Lot Size Units Acres

Lot Size Square Feet 6209.0

Carport Y/N N

Listing Terms Cash FHA VA Loan Conventional

Land Lease Y/N N

Tax Annual Amount 876.0

Home Warranty Y/N N

Lease Renewal Y/N N

Additional Parcels Y/N N

Rent Control Y/N N

Standard Status Active

Tax Assessed Value 13988

Legal Description LOT 65 MC ALISTER ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR

Senior Community None

Interior

Basement Michigan Basement

Flooring Carpet Laminate

Total Fireplaces 0

Heating Y/N Y

Window Features Replacement

Fireplace Y/N N

Half Baths 0

Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup Laundry Room

Total Bedrooms 3

Below Grade Finished Area 0.0

Main Level Bedrooms 1

Total Baths 1

Exterior

Lot Features Flag Lot Level Sidewalk

Water Source Public

Lot Size Area 0.14

Spa N

Building Area Total 1324.0

Lot Dimensions 50x124

Lot Size Acres 0.14

Waterfront Y/N N

Crops Included Y/N N

Horse Y/N N

Irrigation Water Rights Y/N N

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Street Number 1 979

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Average List Price ^$331,659

Percent of Sale Price 137%

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9,347 Population

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^$20,722 Median Income

30.84 Median Age

32% Households with Children

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250091 Middle School

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Date	Price	Price Change	Description
7/19/2026	$139,900		Listed Price

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979 Lavette Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022 is a Single Family Home for sale at $139,900 with 1,324 sqft and a lot size of 0.14. 979 Lavette Avenue has 3 bedrooms, 1.0 baths, and was built in 1940. The property's zip code is 49022 which is in Benton Harbor, MI

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