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$67,459$42 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $5,000 on Nov 12, 1999

421 WASHINGTON ST

BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,596 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.
3,615 ft²
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

$67K
$59K low$76K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,000 · Nov 12, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$892 (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.$62,300 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$124,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBERRIEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.

H
Benton Harbor High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades 1–3 · 1.8 mi
M
Fair Plain Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 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

421 Washington 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 96% of homes in Berrien County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Berrien County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Benton Harbor 49022
  • Among the smallest lots in Benton Harbor 49022
  • Older than 75% 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
$20K$689K

This home is worth more than 20% 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$67,459
CheaperTypical $135,000Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$42
CheaperTypical $118Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Living area1,596 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,232 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size3,615 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 421 Washington St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBenton Harbor 49022Berrien County
Estimated valuepricier than$67,45920% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$424% of homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,596 ft²73% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,615 ft²almost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than194033% of homes25% of homes

About 421 Washington St

How much is 421 Washington St, Benton Harbor, MI worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 421 Washington St, Benton Harbor, MI is $67,459 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $58,612 to $76,306. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 421 Washington St, Benton Harbor, MI last sell?

421 Washington St, Benton Harbor, MI last sold on Nov 12, 1999 for $5,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 421 Washington St, Benton Harbor, MI?

421 Washington St, Benton Harbor, MI has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,596 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 421 Washington St, Benton Harbor, MI built?

421 Washington St, Benton Harbor, MI was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

What schools serve 421 Washington St, Benton Harbor, MI?

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

How does 421 Washington 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 20% of them ($67,459 against a typical $135,000), its price per square foot is higher than 4% of them ($42 against a typical $118), it is bigger than 73% of them (1,596 ft² against a typical 1,232 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (3,615 ft² against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1940 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Berrien County, it is worth more than 4% 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 421 Washington St, Benton Harbor, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 421 Washington St, Benton Harbor, MI was $892. The county assessed it at $62,300.

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