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$216,599$224 / 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 96How 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 $165,000 on Jan 24, 2022

286 MESSNER DR

BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022
4
Beds
2
Baths
967 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.
1953
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

$217K
$208K low$225K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$165,000 · Jan 24, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,800 (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.$90,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$86,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$180,600

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.0.17
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.

M
Fair Plain Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Benton Harbor High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades 1–3 · 3.2 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

286 Messner Dr 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 more than 72% of homes in Benton Harbor 49022
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Benton Harbor 49022
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Berrien County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% 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.

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$23K$717K

This home is worth more than 72% 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$216,599
CheaperTypical $138,991Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$224
CheaperTypical $119Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area967 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,232 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 286 Messner Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBenton Harbor 49022Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$216,59972% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22491% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than967 ft²25% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac30% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than195354% of homes39% of homes

About 286 Messner Dr

How much is 286 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 286 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI is $216,599 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $207,746 to $225,452. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 286 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI last sell?

286 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI last sold on Jan 24, 2022 for $165,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 286 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI?

286 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 967 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 286 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI built?

286 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a raised ranch home.

What schools serve 286 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI?

286 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI is assigned to Fair Plain Middle School (middle), rated F; Benton Harbor High School (high), 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 286 Messner Dr, 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 72% of them ($216,599 against a typical $138,991), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($224 against a typical $119), it is bigger than 25% of them (967 ft² against a typical 1,232 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1953 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 35% 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 286 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 286 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI was $2,800. The county assessed it at $90,300.

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