Well built all brick ranch in a quiet Fairplain neighborhood. Home has hardwood floors in living room, hall and 3 bedrooms, plus 2 fireplaces with gas logs in both. Kitchen has been reworked to give additional counterspace and extra sink area (5x5.8). Kitchen and family room have attractive gray laminate floors and crown moldings. Basement has 17x27 rec room with fireplace and full bath. Rear yard features 20x40 inground pool with and electric cover to make it easy to cover and give you great security. The soffits and gutters are aluminum and the garage door is new. This home has been recently refreshed and awaits a new owner who can move right in with very little to do. Come take a look as it shows well. Please note: homestead taxes would be approximately $1327.00
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$168Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michael McCausland• Cressy & Everett Real Estate
Bought with Your Full Service Realtor for Southwest Michigan Hicks• Realty Executives Instant Equity
Source:SW Michigan MLS #15048621
Redfin Estimate
$274,293
$74K since sold in September 2021$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 10.3% lower than the average sale price ($306K) of 6 comparable homes.
Well built all brick ranch in a quiet Fairplain neighborhood. Home has hardwood floors in living room, hall and 3 bedrooms, plus 2 fireplaces with gas logs in both. Kitchen has been reworked to give additional counterspace and extra sink area (5x5.8). Kitchen and family room have attractive gray laminate floors and crown moldings. Basement has 17x27 rec room with fireplace and full bath. Rear yard features 20x40 inground pool with and electric cover to make it easy to cover and give you great security. The soffits and gutters are aluminum and the garage door is new. This home has been recently refreshed and awaits a new owner who can move right in with very little to do. Come take a look as it shows well. Please note: homestead taxes would be approximately $1327.00
REALCOMP #69015048621
Oct 28, 2015
Sold
$129,000
$79/sq ft
Sep 8, 2015
Listed
$129,000
$79/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #7020549
Sep 15, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Oct 15, 1996
Listed
$124,900
$76/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #9709405
Aug 29, 1997
Sold
$103,500
$63/sq ft
Apr 16, 1997
Listed
$109,900
$67/sq ft
REALCOMP #69009709405
Aug 29, 1997
Sold
$103,500
$63/sq ft
Apr 16, 1997
Listed
$109,900
$67/sq ft
REALCOMP #69007020549
Apr 16, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Oct 15, 1996
Listed
$124,900
$76/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,915 (+3.1%)
2024
$2,827 (+4.5%)
2023
$2,704 (+5.3%)
2022
$2,567 (+30.2%)
2021
$1,972 (+7.3%)
2020
$1,837 (+4.8%)
2019
$1,754 (+54.4%)
2005
$1,136
Tax history for 451 Chippewa Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,915 (+3.1%)
2024
$2,827 (+4.5%)
2023
$2,704 (+5.3%)
2022
$2,567 (+30.2%)
2021
$1,972 (+7.3%)
2020
$1,837 (+4.8%)
2019
$1,754 (+54.4%)
2005
$1,136
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,340
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Ranch
Property Information
Subdivision Name: CHEEVERS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,636
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,636
Building Sq. Ft: 1,636
Legal Description: LOT 6 CHEEVERS SUBDIVISION
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 502
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 17,550
Legal Lot Number: 6
Municipality Name: ST JOSEPH CHARTER TWP
Acres: 0.4029
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVED
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,636
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Berrien County
APN: 18-1180-0006-00-4
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
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Schools
Fair Plain East Elementary
Public 4-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Fair Plain Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
Benton Harbor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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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
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Benton Harbor, MI • 49022
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Estimated sale price
$261,000 – $316,000
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