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$89,452$57 / 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 79How 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 $22,000 on Sep 4, 1997

1274 MONROE ST

BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,566 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$89K
$71K low$108K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$22,000 · Sep 4, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$750 (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.$48,700 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$43,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$97,400

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.5 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.18
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

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

M
Fair Plain Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Benton Harbor High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades 1–3 · 2.4 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

1274 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.

  • Worth less than 93% of homes in Berrien County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Berrien County
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Benton Harbor 49022
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Berrien County
  • Older than 79% 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
$25K$717K

This home is worth more than 32% 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$89,452
CheaperTypical $137,958Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$57
CheaperTypical $119Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,566 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,236 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 1274 Monroe St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBenton Harbor 49022Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$89,45232% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5712% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than1,566 ft²71% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac32% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than193525% of homes21% of homes

About 1274 Monroe St

How much is 1274 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1274 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI is $89,452 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $70,784 to $108,120. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1274 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI last sell?

1274 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI last sold on Sep 4, 1997 for $22,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1274 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI?

1274 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,566 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 1274 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI built?

1274 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. It is a raised ranch home.

What schools serve 1274 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI?

1274 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI is assigned to Fair Plain Middle School (middle), rated D-; Benton Harbor High School (high), rated D-; 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 1274 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 32% of them ($89,452 against a typical $137,958), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($57 against a typical $119), it is bigger than 71% of them (1,566 ft² against a typical 1,236 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1935 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 7% of 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 1274 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1274 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI was $750. The county assessed it at $48,700.

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