Large 5 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home on almost a half acre in Benton Township. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants and schools. The house features a large eat in kitchen, main floor bedroom and a large dining room. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and a half bath with two stairways leading up. There is a large porch that wraps around the house, an enclosed back porch and a two car garage. The partially fenced area wouldn't take much to close in for children or pets. The house is part of an estate and is still full of furniture and personal property. Whatever the sellers have not removed from the property at time of closing will remain with the property.
Large 5 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home on almost a half acre in Benton Township. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants and schools. The house features a large eat in kitchen, main floor bedroom and a large dining room. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and a half bath with two stairways leading up. There is a large porch that wraps around the house, an enclosed back porch and a two car garage. The partially fenced area wouldn't take much to close in for children or pets. The house is part of an estate and is still full of furniture and personal property. Whatever the sellers have not removed from the property at time of closing will remain with the property.
REALCOMP #69018011270
Apr 27, 2018
Sold
$70,000
$31/sq ft
Mar 23, 2018
Listed
$74,500
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,022 (+3.8%)
2024
$1,948 (+5.5%)
2023
$1,846 (+5.0%)
2022
$1,758 (+3.3%)
2021
$1,702 (+1.4%)
2020
$1,679 (+1.2%)
2019
$1,660 (+28.5%)
2005
$1,292
Tax history for 2497 Somerlayton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,022 (+3.8%)
2024
$1,948 (+5.5%)
2023
$1,846 (+5.0%)
2022
$1,758 (+3.3%)
2021
$1,702 (+1.4%)
2020
$1,679 (+1.2%)
2019
$1,660 (+28.5%)
2005
$1,292
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
1.5
Stories
—
Lot width
100 ft.
Lot depth
200 ft.
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,650
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berrien County
APN
03-0031-0043-07-8
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Attic Fan, Garage Door Opener, Water Softener/Owned
# of Rooms Total: 8
Appliances: Refrigerator, Range, Oven, Microwave
Room Information
Basement: Partial
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Description: Formal
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Recreation
Room 7 Information
Room Type: Den
Room 8 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room 9 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 10 Information
Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 12 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 13 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room 15 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 16 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 17 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 18 Information
Room Type: Other
Room 19 Information
Room Type: Other
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area Total: 2,256
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1930
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.46
Lot Size Area: 0.46
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 2256.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $1,205.99
Tax Assessed Value: $37,213
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
School Information
High School District: Benton Harbor
Location Information
Directions: M-139 to West on Nickerson to left on Somerlayton. House on left between Manorwood Ct and Ferguson.
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,650
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Berrien County
APN: 03-0031-0043-07-8
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fair Plain East Elementary
Public 4-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
Fair Plain Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
Benton Harbor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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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
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Benton Harbor, MI • 49022
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 2.9 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$183,000 – $222,000
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