144 Downey Drive, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

$250,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,440 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,408 Status: Sold

Current Price: $250,000 List Date: 1/09/2026 Last Modified: 6/19/2026

Overview

Description

Step into turnkey perfection in the heart of Fairplain! This fully refreshed 3-bed, 2-bath home pairs classic brick curb appeal with today's most-wanted upgrades. Inside, natural light highlights refinished hardwood that flows seamlessly through an open living and dining area—perfect for everyday living and effortless entertaining. The chef-ready kitchen steals the show with new modern cabinetry, gleaming quartz countertops, subway-tile backsplash, and all-new stainless-steel appliances. Both bathrooms shine with designer tile, fresh fixtures, and stylish vanities, offering a spa-like retreat on every level. All the behind-the-scenes essentials have been tackled for you: updated electrical, plumbing, furnace, water heater and modern lighting mean worry-free living for years to come. When the day is done, unwind in the fenced backyard—ideal for play, pets, or weekend gatherings. Don't miss your chance to call this Fairplain beauty home—schedule your private tour today!

Listing Details MLS# 26001043

Location Property Info

County: Berrien
Street #: 144
Street Name: Downey
Suffix: Drive
State: MI
Zip Code: 49022
Zip (4): 6822

General Property Info

New Construction: No
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Acres: 0.24
Lot Square Footage: 10408
Lot Dimensions: 77x130
Year Built: 1956
Road Frontage: 77
Garage Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Fireplace: Yes
Total Fireplaces: Yes
Income Property: No
Total Rooms AG: 7
Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1986
SqFt Above Grade: 1440
Below Grade Finished SqFt: 546
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt: 546
Building Total SqFt: 2532
Total Beds Above Grade: 3
Total Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: Yes
Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 2
Main Level Primary: Yes
Stories: Yes
School District: Benton Harbor
Association YN: No
Waterfront: No
Basement: Yes

Tax Info

Tax ID #: 11-18-5400-0020-00-0
Taxable Value: 65337
SEV: 98700
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 1885
Tax Year: 2024
Spec Assessment & Type: NA
Homestead %: 0

Remarks Misc

Directions: Colfax to Downey . Home will be on your left. Look for sign.

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2026-02-11
Sold Date: 2026-03-10
Sold Price/SqFt: 173.61

More Information

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N: No

Access Feat

Accessibility Features: No

Upper Rooms

Total Baths Above Grade: 2

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms: 3
Main Full Baths: Yes
Main Half Baths: Yes
Main Level SQFT: 1440

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT: 546
Total Basement SQFT: 1092

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets: Colfax
Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
Area: Southwestern Michigan - S
Municipality: St. Joseph Twp

Office/Contract Info

Auction or For Sale: For Sale
List Price/SqFt: 180.49
Ownership Type: Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks: Step into turnkey perfection in the heart of Fairplain! This fully refreshed 3-bed, 2-bath home pairs classic brick curb appeal with today's most-wanted upgrades. Inside, natural light highlights refinished hardwood that flows seamlessly through an open living and dining area—perfect for everyday living and effortless entertaining. The chef-ready kitchen steals the show with new modern cabinetry, gleaming quartz countertops, subway-tile backsplash, and all-new stainless-steel appliances. Both bathrooms shine with designer tile, fresh fixtures, and stylish vanities, offering a spa-like retreat on every level. All the behind-the-scenes essentials have been tackled for you: updated electrical, plumbing, furnace, water heater and modern lighting mean worry-free living for years to come. When the day is done, unwind in the fenced backyard—ideal for play, pets, or weekend gatherings. Don't miss your chance to call this Fairplain beauty home—schedule your private tour today!
Legal: LOT 20 NICKERSON ACRES

Lot Description

Level: Yes

Other Structures

Shed(s): Yes

Street Type

Paved: Yes

Utilities Attached

High Speed Internet: Yes
Natural Gas Connected: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Terms Available

Cash: Yes
Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA Loan: Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown: Yes

Laundry Features

In Basement: Yes

Exterior Material

Brick: Yes

Roofing

Asphalt: Yes

Parking Features

Attached: Yes

Heat Source

Natural Gas: Yes

Sale Conditions

None: Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air: Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Finished SQFT: 0
Total Lower SQFT: 0

Driveway

Concrete: Yes
Paved: Yes

Substructure

Full: Yes

Windows

Replacement: Yes

Kitchen Features

Pantry: Yes

Fireplace

Living Room: Yes

Additional Items

Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
Garage Door Opener: Yes
Sump Pump: Yes

Appliances

Microwave: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Fencing

Fenced Back: Yes

Flooring

Vinyl: Yes
Wood: Yes

Architectural Style

Ranch: Yes

Property Features

Laundry Features: In Basement Exterior Material: Brick Roofing: Asphalt Windows: Replacement Substructure: Full Lot Description: Level Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet; Natural Gas Connected Kitchen Features: Pantry Fireplace: Living Room Additional Items: Ceiling Fan(s); Garage Door Opener; Sump Pump Appliances: Microwave; Range; Refrigerator Heat Source: Natural Gas Heat Type: Forced Air Fencing: Fenced Back Flooring: Vinyl; Wood Other Structures: Shed(s) Parking Features: Attached Architectural Style: Ranch Driveway: Concrete; Paved Street Type: Paved Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room Name	Length	Width	Level
Kitchen	11.00	10.00	Main
Living Room	21.00	17.00	Main
Dining Room	14.00	11.00	Main
Primary Bedroom	15.00	11.00	Main
Bedroom 2	13.00	10.00	Main
Bedroom 3	10.00	11.00	Main
Primary Bathroom	8.00	6.00	Main
Bathroom 1	4.00	5.00	Main
Recreation	39.00	14.00	Lower

Listing Office: RE/MAX by the Lake

Listing Agent: Brian Waite

Last Updated: June - 19 - 2026

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144 Downey Drive, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (MLS# 26001043)