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Last sold for $33,000 on Aug 18, 2021

774 LAVETTE AVE

BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,335 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$33,000 · Aug 18, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,611 (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.$42,200 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$84,400

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.10 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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
CountyBERRIEN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
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(3)

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 · 0.1 mi
M
Fair Plain Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 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

774 Lavette Ave 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Berrien County
  • Older than 86% 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.

Living area1,335 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,238 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 774 Lavette Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBenton Harbor 49022Berrien County
Living areabigger than1,335 ft²58% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac10% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than192614% of homes15% of homes

About 774 Lavette Ave

When did 774 Lavette Ave, Benton Harbor, MI last sell?

774 Lavette Ave, Benton Harbor, MI last sold on Aug 18, 2021 for $33,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 774 Lavette Ave, Benton Harbor, MI?

774 Lavette Ave, Benton Harbor, MI has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,335 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 774 Lavette Ave, Benton Harbor, MI built?

774 Lavette Ave, Benton Harbor, MI was built in 1926, making it 100 years old.

What schools serve 774 Lavette Ave, Benton Harbor, MI?

774 Lavette Ave, 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 774 Lavette Ave, Benton Harbor, MI compare to other homes in Benton Harbor 49022?

Among the 11,353 homes in Benton Harbor 49022, it is bigger than 58% of them (1,335 ft² against a typical 1,238 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1926 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 774 Lavette Ave, Benton Harbor, MI?

The 2025 property tax bill for 774 Lavette Ave, Benton Harbor, MI was $2,611. The county assessed it at $42,200.

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