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Last sold for $87,000 on Dec 28, 2023

281 PLEASANT ST

BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022
8
Beds
4
Baths
3,008 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$87,000 · Dec 28, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,229 (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.$66,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$63,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$132,400

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.Quadraplex
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.

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 SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Fair Plain Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi
E
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades 1–3 · 2.0 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

281 Pleasant 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.

  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Benton Harbor 49022
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Benton Harbor 49022
  • Older than 75% of homes in Berrien County

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.

Living area3,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,236 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.28 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 281 Pleasant St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBenton Harbor 49022Berrien County
Living areabigger than3,008 ft²96% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac3% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than194032% of homes25% of homes

About 281 Pleasant St

When did 281 Pleasant St, Benton Harbor, MI last sell?

281 Pleasant St, Benton Harbor, MI last sold on Dec 28, 2023 for $87,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 Pleasant St, Benton Harbor, MI?

281 Pleasant St, Benton Harbor, MI has 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,008 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 281 Pleasant St, Benton Harbor, MI built?

281 Pleasant St, Benton Harbor, MI was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a quadraplex home.

What schools serve 281 Pleasant St, Benton Harbor, MI?

281 Pleasant St, Benton Harbor, MI is assigned to Benton Harbor High School (high), rated D-; Fair Plain Middle School (middle), 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 281 Pleasant St, Benton Harbor, MI compare to other homes in Benton Harbor 49022?

Among the 11,353 homes in Benton Harbor 49022, it is bigger than 96% of them (3,008 ft² against a typical 1,236 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.28 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1940 against a typical 1952). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 Pleasant St, Benton Harbor, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Pleasant St, Benton Harbor, MI was $4,229. The county assessed it at $66,200.

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