Looking for a quiet get-a-way within steps of Lake Michigan beach access? Look no further! This solid 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1470 SF ranch can now be yours. Sitting on a healthy .2 acre lot, this home sits just above Rocky Gap County Park. Just minutes from downtown St. Joseph and mere blocks from the golf course at Harbor Shores, this opportunity is not to be missed. Updated windows, additional blown-in insulation, and newer doors on the two car attached garage. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the home. Built-ins everywhere! Large breezeway and main floor laundry. Rear deck has recently been power washed and bleached. This one-owner home has loads of charm and awaits your personal updating. Come create new lake memories here at this quaint ranch on Fort Road.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
8,886 sq ftLot Size
$176Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by List with Lars Team• RE/MAX by the Lake
Bought with List with Lars Team• RE/MAX by the Lake
Looking for a quiet get-a-way within steps of Lake Michigan beach access? Look no further! This solid 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1470 SF ranch can now be yours. Sitting on a healthy . 2 acre lot, this home sits just above Rocky Gap County Park. Just minutes from downtown St. Joseph and mere blocks from the golf course at Harbor Shores, this opportunity is not to be missed. Updated windows, additional blown-in insulation, and newer doors on the two car attached garage. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the home. Built-ins everywhere! Large breezeway and main floor laundry. Rear deck has recently been power washed and bleached. This one-owner home has loads of charm and awaits your personal updating. Come create new lake memories here at this quaint ranch on Fort Road.
REALCOMP #69021007927
Mar 26, 2021
Pending
—
Mar 26, 2021
Sold
$169,900
$116/sq ft
Mar 15, 2021
Listed
—
Mar 14, 2021
Listed
$169,900
$116/sq ft
Looking for a quiet get-a-way within steps of Lake Michigan beach access? Look no further! This solid 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1470 SF ranch can now be yours. Sitting on a healthy . 2 acre lot, this home sits just above Rocky Gap County Park. Just minutes from downtown St. Joseph and mere blocks from the golf course at Harbor Shores, this opportunity is not to be missed. Updated windows, additional blown-in insulation, and newer doors on the two car attached garage. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the home. Built-ins everywhere! Large breezeway and main floor laundry. Rear deck has recently been power washed and bleached. This one-owner home has loads of charm and awaits your personal updating. Come create new lake memories here at this quaint ranch on Fort Road.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,132 (+3.2%)
2024
$4,002 (+4.8%)
2023
$3,819 (+5.1%)
2022
$3,634 (+148.9%)
2021
$1,460 (+1.3%)
2020
$1,441 (+1.8%)
2019
$1,415 (+38.1%)
2005
$1,024
Tax history for 1020 Fort Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,132 (+3.2%)
2024
$4,002 (+4.8%)
2023
$3,819 (+5.1%)
2022
$3,634 (+148.9%)
2021
$1,460 (+1.3%)
2020
$1,441 (+1.8%)
2019
$1,415 (+38.1%)
2005
$1,024
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
89 ft.
Lot size
0.32 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,470
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berrien County
APN
03-4470-0015-00-5
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 7
Appliances: Dryer
Room Information
Basement: Slab
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Area Total: 1,470
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1950
Roof: Composition
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Lot Size Area: 0.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 1470.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $1,415
Tax Assessed Value: $67,000
Location
School Information
High School District: Benton Harbor
Location Information
Directions: Above Rocky Gap Park to Fort.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,470
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Berrien County
APN: 03-4470-0015-00-5
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Discovery Enrichment Center
Public PreK-K • Assigned • 2.1mi
Fair Plain Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi
2/10
Benton Harbor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
2/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
5/10 Air Factor
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Benton Harbor, MI • 49022
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
31
20
36
23
53
34
60
40
65
47
79
61
83
66
80
64
77
58
67
48
51
40
38
27
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 2.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.2 hrs
2.9 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$246,000 – $298,000
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $2,589 in fees.3 minutes to get started.