When was property at 490 4th Street built and last sold?

The property at 490 4th Street was built in 1940 and last sold on Apr 29, 1976 for $15,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 490 4th Street is $43,499.

What are some comparable homes to 490 4th Street?

There are currently no comparable homes to 490 4th Street.

Berrien

49022

490 4th Street

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$35,000

↓ $4K (10.3%)

● House - For Sale

490 4th Street

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

2 Beds

1 Bath

825 Ft²

$272

Est. Monthly

About This Property

Walk-Out Bungalow Featuring Bonus Detached Shop This residential canvas is a premier distressed asset play for contractors looking to unlock equity in Benton Charter Township. This features a solid traditional layout with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and spacious living areas ready for updates. Features a separate detached shop building perfect for massive resale appeal, storage, or workshop needs. Positioned on a level lot minutes from downtown, Lake Michigan, and major commuter routes. Ideal rental investment or small rehab project with clear exit strategies. Sold as-is.

Unit Size

825 Ft²

Days on Market

118 days

Land Size

0.15 acres

Price per sqft

$42

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$99

HOA Dues

Year Built

1940

Listed By

Charles A Campbell

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Purple Cow Realty LLC

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Last updated: 2 months ago (MichRIC MLS #26030813)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Sep 1, 2026	Price Decreased	$35,000 ↓ $4K (10.3%)
Price Decreased
Jun 23, 2026	Price Decreased	$39,000 ↓ $6K (13.3%)
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Jun 20, 2026	Listed by ListWithFreedom.com	$45,000
Listed by ListWithFreedom.com
Jun 14, 2026	No longer available	-
No longer available
Jun 12, 2026	Price Decreased	$45,000 ↓ $3K (5.3%)
Price Decreased
Jun 5, 2026	Price Decreased	$47,500 ↓ $2K (3.1%)
Price Decreased
Mar 13, 2026	Price Decreased	$49,000 ↓ $7K (11.8%)
Price Decreased
Mar 6, 2026	Price Decreased	$55,575 ↓ $3K (5.8%)
Price Decreased
Feb 13, 2026	Price Decreased	$59,000 ↓ $5K (7.4%)
Price Decreased
Jan 30, 2026	Price Decreased	$63,700 ↓ $4K (6%)
Price Decreased
Dec 13, 2025	Listed by ListWithFreedom.com	$67,750
Listed by ListWithFreedom.com

	Discover the potential in this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home with spacious living space, a full basement, and a separate shop building, this property offers great flexibility for DIYers, investors, or first-time buyers looking to add value. The home sits on a residential street just minutes from downtown, Lake Michigan, and major commuter routes. The property features a solid layout ready for your personal touch or updates—ideal for a handyman special, rental investment, or small rehab project. The basement provides storage or workshop potential, while the detached shop adds even more possibilities for projects, hobbies, or equipment.
Apr 29, 1976	Sold	Premium
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Property Highlights

Garage

Parking Details

Has Garage

Parking Features: Garage Faces Side, Detached

Garage Spaces: 1

Interior Details

Full Bathrooms: 1

Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood

Laundry Features: Main Level

Rooms: 5

Basement: Walk-Out Access

Exterior Details

Square Footage: 825

Architectural Style: Traditional

Year Built: 1940

Building Area Total: 825

Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Other

Lot Features: Level

Lot Size Area: 0.15

Lot Size Units: Acres

Lot Size Acres: 0.15

Lot Size Square Feet: 6389

Lot Size Dimensions: 51x130

Water Source: Public

Financial Details

Tax Assessed Value: $20,489

Tax Annual Amount: $1,193

Utilities Details

Heating Type: Hot Water

Sewer : Public Sewer

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1940

Effective Year Built: 1940
Building Count: 1
Bedroom Count: 0
Bathroom Count: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 0
Building Style: 19
Exterior Walls Type: 0
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 0
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 9
Basement Area: 660
Garage Type: 7
Garage Square Area: 294
Parking Space Count: 1
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 6,621

Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,000
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 660
Total Building Area: 825
Building Area: 825
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 0

Heating: 4
Heated Square Feet: 825
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: TOWN OF MILLBURG
Land Acres: 0000000152
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 401
Legal Description 1: LOT 72 TOWN OF MILLBURG

Neighborhood

School District Name: Benton Harbor Area Schools

School Tax School District: BENTON HARBOR
Census Tract: 002400

Zoning

Zoning: A1 SING FA

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 013-3

District: 03
Parcel: 03-5020-0072-00-2
Lot: 72
Municipality: BENTON TWP
Latitude: 42.1224
Longitude: -86.3442

Address

Full Address: 490 4th St

Legal Unit: 72
Address - House Number: 490
Address - Street Name: 4th
Address - Suffix Type: St
State: MI
City Name: Benton Harbor
Carrier Code: R002
4-Digit Zip Code: 9232
Zip Code: 49022

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $67,670
Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2022

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.2311

Valuation Date: Nov 29, 2023
Confidence Score: 67
Final Value: 118,163
High Value: 145,477
Low Value: 90,850

Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $72,200

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $36,100

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Apr 29, 1976

Current Sale Recording Date: Apr 29, 1976
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 27

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Comparables

About Berrien

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$320,000

Sale Price/ft²

$186

Below Asking

0.02%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2040 ft²

Average Home Age

59.5 years

Currently For Sale

592 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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Listed by: Charles Campbell, ListWithFreedom.com
Last Updated: 2 months ago
Data Source: MichRIC, MLS# 26030813

Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright 2026 MichRIC, LLC. All rights reserved. The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.