363 Searles Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (MLS# 26038828)

363 Searles Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

$98,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 1 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 605 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,000 Status: Active

Current Price: $98,000 List Date: 7/28/2026 Last Modified: 9/03/2026

Overview

Description

Affordable, move-in-ready homes under $100,000 are becoming increasingly hard to find—don't miss this opportunity! This well-maintained 1-bedroom, 1-bath home in St. Joseph Township offers 605 square feet of comfortable living space plus a full basement for storage or future possibilities. Recent improvements include a 2-year-old roof, updated plumbing, a 100-amp electrical panel, and fresh interior paint, providing peace of mind for years to come. The spacious kitchen offers ample cabinetry and workspace, while the clean, dry basement provides excellent storage. Previously used as a rental, this property has been exceptionally maintained and is ready for its next owner. Whether you're a first-time buyer, looking to downsize, or adding to your investment portfolio, this home is an outstanding value. Listed at just $99,900, opportunities like this are becoming almost nonexistent. Schedule your showing today!

Listing Details MLS# 26038828

Location Property Info

County: Berrien
Street #: 363
Street Name: Searles
Suffix: Avenue
State: MI
Zip Code: 49022
Zip (4): 5432

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.16
Lot Square Footage: 7000
Lot Dimensions: 140X50
Year Built: 1940
Road Frontage: 50
Garage Y/N: No
Fireplace: No
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 4
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 605
SqFt Above Grade: 605
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 525
Building Total SqFt: 1130
Total Beds Above Grade: Yes
Total Bedrooms: Yes
Full Baths: Yes
Total Baths: Yes
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: Yes
School District: Benton Harbor
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Basement: Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 0

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 11-18-1240-0119-00-1
Taxable Value: 17453
SEV: 24400
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 852
Tax Year: 2025
Spec Assessment & Type: NONE
Homestead %: 0

Remarks Misc

Directions: I-94 W to E Napier Ave, exit 30 head West. .8mi turn right on Colfax (North), .2 turn Left on W. May St, Turn Right on Marion, Turn Left on Searles

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

More Information

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade: Yes

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: Yes
Main Full Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 605

Basement Rooms

Total Basement SQFT: 525
Basement Finished SQFT: 0

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: WOODWARD AND MARION
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Municipality: St. Joseph Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 161.98
Ownership Type: Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Affordable, move-in-ready homes under $100,000 are becoming increasingly hard to find—don't miss this opportunity! This well-maintained 1-bedroom, 1-bath home in St. Joseph Township offers 605 square feet of comfortable living space plus a full basement for storage or future possibilities. Recent improvements include a 2-year-old roof, updated plumbing, a 100-amp electrical panel, and fresh interior paint, providing peace of mind for years to come. The spacious kitchen offers ample cabinetry and workspace, while the clean, dry basement provides excellent storage. Previously used as a rental, this property has been exceptionally maintained and is ready for its next owner. Whether you're a first-time buyer, looking to downsize, or adding to your investment portfolio, this home is an outstanding value. Listed at just $99,900, opportunities like this are becoming almost nonexistent. Schedule your showing today!
Legal: LOT 119 COLFAX AVENUE ADDITION TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR. THIS DESC INCLUDES S1/2 OF ALLEY ADJ TO SD LOT PER 1532/563

Lot Description

Cul-De-Sac: Yes

Street Type

Paved: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
MSHDA: Yes
Rural Development: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Laundry Features

Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
In Basement: Yes
Washer Hookup: Yes

Exterior Material

Aluminum Siding: Yes

Roofing

Shingle: Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air: Yes

Air Conditioning

Window Unit(s): Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Substructure

Full: Yes

Windows

Replacement: Yes

Additional Items

Window Treatments: Yes

Appliances

Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back: Yes
Chain Link: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Wood: Yes

Architectural Style

Traditional: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; In Basement; Washer Hookup Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding Roofing: Shingle Windows: Replacement Substructure: Full Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Additional Items: Window Treatments Appliances: Range; Refrigerator Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s) Water Heater: Electric Fencing: Fenced Back; Chain Link Flooring: Carpet; Wood Architectural Style: Traditional Driveway: Gravel Street Type: Paved Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; MSHDA; Rural Development; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Kitchen	11.67	10.33	Main
Living Room	14.67	11.58	Main
Primary Bedroom	14.50	9.50	Main
Primary Bathroom	6.75	5.67	Main

Listing Office: Century 21 Affiliated

Listing Agent: Daniel Graffenius

Last Updated: September - 03 - 2026

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