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$28,606$25 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $30,070 on Oct 10, 2024

1138 MONROE ST

BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,148 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$29K
$24K low$34K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$30,070 · Oct 10, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,836 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$39,500 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$39,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$79,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Raised Ranch
CountyBERRIEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(4)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Benton Harbor High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Fair Plain Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades 1–3 · 2.3 mi

District: Benton Harbor Area Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 49022These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.128
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.23

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.30%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,737
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.423 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,476
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61,980
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.46%

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How this home compares

1138 Monroe St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Berrien County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Benton Harbor 49022
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in Berrien County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Benton Harbor 49022
  • Older than 74% of homes in Berrien County

What homes are worth in Benton Harbor 49022

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$23K$848K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Benton Harbor 49022.

How it measures up in Benton Harbor 49022

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Benton Harbor 49022.

Estimated value$28,606
CheaperTypical $138,367Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$25
CheaperTypical $119Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,148 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,232 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 1138 Monroe St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBenton Harbor 49022Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$28,6063% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,148 ft²42% of homes26% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac5% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than194134% of homes26% of homes

About 1138 Monroe St

How much is 1138 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1138 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI is $28,606 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $23,559 to $33,653. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1138 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI last sell?

1138 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI last sold on Oct 10, 2024 for $30,070, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1138 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI?

1138 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,148 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 1138 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI built?

1138 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. It is a raised ranch home.

What schools serve 1138 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI?

1138 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI is assigned to Benton Harbor High School (high), rated F; Fair Plain Middle School (middle), rated F; Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School (elementary), rated F. All sit in Benton Harbor Area Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1138 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI compare to other homes in Benton Harbor 49022?

Among the 11,357 homes in Benton Harbor 49022, it is worth more than 3% of them ($28,606 against a typical $138,367), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($25 against a typical $119), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,148 ft² against a typical 1,232 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1941 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than almost no homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1138 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1138 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI was $1,836. The county assessed it at $39,500.

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