When was property at 862 Lavette Avenue built and last sold?

The property at 862 Lavette Avenue was built in 1940 and last sold on Feb 16, 2024 for $58,000.

How much is this home worth?

The estimated value of the home located at 862 Lavette Avenue is $112,111.

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Benton Harbor

49022

862 Lavette Avenue

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$115,000

● House - For Sale

862 Lavette Avenue

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

3 Beds

1 Bath

1,120 Ft²

$772

Est. Monthly

About This Property

Charming, Updated Home with Great Investment Potential! Discover this inviting two-story home in the City of Benton Harbor, filled with character and thoughtful updates! Featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and approximately 1,120 square feet, this home offers a spacious living room, separate dining area, beautifully updated kitchen and bathroom, attractive flooring, and replacement windows. Enjoy the charm of the enclosed front porch, along with the convenience of a partial basement and partially fenced backyard. With its appealing updates and established rental history, this property presents a wonderful opportunity for investors looking to grow their portfolio. Don't miss this one!

Unit Size

1,120 Ft²

Days on Market

22 days

Land Size

0.14 acres

Price per sqft

$103

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$207

HOA Dues

Year Built

1940

Listed By

Christine Norland

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Jaqua Realtors

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Last updated: 21 days ago (MichRIC MLS #26055210)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
Oct 16, 2026	Listed by Jaqua Realtors	$115,000
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Feb 16, 2024	Sold	Premium
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Jan 4, 2024	Listed by Jaqua Realtors	$59,900
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Mar 28, 2022	Sold	Premium
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Aug 31, 2015	Sold	Premium
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Mar 10, 2015	Sold	Premium
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Property Highlights

Interior Details

Full Bathrooms: 1

Appliances: Range, Refrigerator

Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate

Laundry Features: In Basement

Rooms: 6

Basement: Partial

Exterior Details

Square Footage: 1120

Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Architectural Style: Traditional

Year Built: 1940

Building Area Total: 1120

Window Features: Replacement

Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding

Patio and Porch Features: Enclosed, Porch

Lot Features: Level

Lot Size Area: 0.14

Lot Size Units: Acres

Lot Size Acres: 0.14

Lot Size Square Feet: 6229

Lot Size Dimensions: 52 x 120

Water Source: Public

Financial Details

Tax Assessed Value: $40,100

Tax Annual Amount: $2,480

Utilities Details

Heating Type: Forced Air

Sewer : Public Sewer

Building Info

Overview

General

Year Built: 1940

Effective Year Built: 1940
Building Count: 1
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 0
Construction Type: 0
Building Style: 5
Exterior Walls Type: 0
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 0
Roof Cover Type: 0
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 9
Basement Area: 560
Garage Type: 0
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 0
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 6,229

Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,200
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 520
Total Building Area: 1,120
Building Area: 1,120
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 0

Heating: 4
Heated Square Feet: 1,120
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: WEBBS ADD
Land Acres: 0000000143
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: 401
Legal Description 1: LOT 3 BLK C WEBBS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR

Neighborhood

School District Name: Benton Harbor Area Schools

School Tax School District: BENTON HARBOR
Census Tract: 000500

Zoning

Zoning: DISTRICT A

Geography

Assessors Map Reference: 019-4

District: 51
Parcel: 51-8600-0027-00-6
Block: C
Lot: 3
Municipality: BENTON HARBOR CITY
Latitude: 42.1024
Longitude: -86.4552

Address

Full Address: 862 Lavette Ave

Legal Unit: 3
Address - House Number: 862
Address - Street Name: Lavette
Address - Suffix Type: Ave
State: MI
City Name: Benton Harbor
Carrier Code: C010
4-Digit Zip Code: 5117
Zip Code: 49022

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $94,221
Initial Tax Delinquent Year: 2015

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.4559

Valuation Date: Feb 28, 2024
Confidence Score: 8
Final Value: 52,460
High Value: 76,379
Low Value: 28,540

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $37,200

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $18,600

Sales

Current Sale Contract Date: Feb 16, 2024

Current Sale Recording Date: Feb 16, 2024
Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 71
Current Sale Input Document Number: 398266
Previous Sale Recording Date: Mar 28, 2022
Previous Sale Contract Date: Feb 16, 2022
Previous Sale Amount: $22,000
Previous Sale Document Type: 71

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Comparables

About Benton Harbor

Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$109,950

Sale Price/ft²

$100

Below Asking

0.05%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

1288 ft²

Average Home Age

67.1 years

Currently For Sale

31 Listings

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

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Listed by: Christine Norland, Jaqua Realtors
Last Updated: 21 days ago
Data Source: MichRIC, MLS# 26055210

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.