This two bedroom home is in a nice, quiet Fairplain neighborhood on a shaded lot. New paint and carpeting throughout. Perfect starter home with a nice deep back yard. This home deserves your attention!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$176Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Karen Moldovan• American Homes Real Estate
Bought with Brenda Regan, Broker Associate Regan• ERA Reardon Realty
This two bedroom home is in a nice, quiet Fairplain neighborhood on a shaded lot. New paint and carpeting throughout. Perfect starter home with a nice deep back yard. This home deserves your attention!
SW Michigan MLS #2547393
Dec 2, 2005
Sold
$50,000
$63/sq ft
Nov 1, 2005
Listed
$45,000
$56/sq ft
Here's a wonderful property for investment. This two bedroom home is in a nice Fairplain neighborhood on a shaded lot. Convenient to St. Joseph and Benton Harbor shopping areas. Some TLC needed. Don't miss this great opportunity!
REALCOMP #69002547393
Dec 2, 2005
Sold
$50,000
$63/sq ft
Nov 1, 2005
Listed
$45,000
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,048 (−63.5%)
2024
$2,867 (+193.6%)
2023
$976 (−58.1%)
2022
$2,333 (+164.1%)
2021
$883 (+7.2%)
2020
$824 (+4.7%)
2019
$787 (+87.7%)
2005
$419
Tax history for 520 Sunset Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,048 (−63.5%)
2024
$2,867 (+193.6%)
2023
$976 (−58.1%)
2022
$2,333 (+164.1%)
2021
$883 (+7.2%)
2020
$824 (+4.7%)
2019
$787 (+87.7%)
2005
$419
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
70 ft.
Lot depth
165 ft.
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
800
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berrien County
APN
18-7650-0024-00-5
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Paved
Garage Information
No Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 5
Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Range, Refrigerator
Room Information
Basement: Michigan Basement
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room 5 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Bungalow
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1925
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Flag Lot
Lot Size Acres: 0.27
Lot Size Area: 0.27
Lot Size Units: Acres
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Public
Living Area: 800.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2006
Tax Annual Amount: $980
Tax Assessed Value: $23,700
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Public Water, Public Sewer, Cable Connected
Location
School Information
High School District: Benton Harbor
Location Information
Directions: Napier Ave. to Fairplain Ave. to Sunset Road
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 800
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Berrien County
APN: 18-7650-0024-00-5
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fair Plain East Elementary
Public 4-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
Fair Plain Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
Benton Harbor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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
5/10 Air Factor
8 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 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
$134,000 – $162,000
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