*Value-Add Investor Opportunity* Prime Fix-and-Flip or BRRRR Equity Play. This single-family residential canvas is a premier distressed asset play for portfolio builders, and value-add real estate contractors seeking forced appreciation in the Benton Heights submarket. The 1-story ranch footprint has a brand new furnace, water heater, and strong bones. 3 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom, completely prepped for cosmetic reno to drive post-stabilization value. The home is situated on a generous, fully fenced 0.3-acre level lot, complete with an attached carport and a detached 1-car garage space for maximum end-user and tenant resale appeal. Capitalize on steady neighborhood rental appetite or execute a fast-turn flip in an active SW MI market.
* Value-Add Investor Opportunity * Prime Fix-and-Flip or BRRRR Equity Play. This single-family residential canvas is a premier distressed asset play for portfolio builders, and value-add real estate contractors seeking forced appreciation in the Benton Heights submarket. The 1-story ranch footprint has a brand new furnace, water heater, and strong bones. 3 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom, completely prepped for cosmetic reno to drive post-stabilization value. The home is situated on a generous, fully fenced 0.3-acre level lot, complete with an attached carport and a detached 1-car garage space for maximum end-user and tenant resale appeal. Capitalize on steady neighborhood rental appetite or execute a fast-turn flip in an active SW MI market.
REALCOMP #62026030805
Aug 10, 2026
Price Changed
$65,000
$85/sq ft
Jun 30, 2026
Price Changed
$69,000
$90/sq ft
Jun 20, 2026
Listed
$75,000
$98/sq ft
+11
MiRealSource-MiMLS #70505793
May 1, 2026
Pending
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May 1, 2026
Listing Removed
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Apr 28, 2026
Listing Removed
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Mar 2, 2026
Price Changed
$75,000
$98/sq ft
Jan 27, 2026
Price Changed
$80,000
$104/sq ft
Nov 19, 2025
Listed
$89,500
$117/sq ft
REALCOMP #62025059141
May 1, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 28, 2026
Listing Removed
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Mar 2, 2026
Price Changed
$75,000
$98/sq ft
Jan 26, 2026
Price Changed
$80,000
$104/sq ft
Nov 19, 2025
Listed
$89,500
$117/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #1
Mar 2, 2026
Price Changed
$75,000
$98/sq ft
Jan 26, 2026
Price Changed
$80,000
$104/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2336281
Sep 15, 2014
Listing Removed
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Sep 22, 2003
Listed
$54,900
$71/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2309513
Sep 15, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Mar 17, 2003
Listed
$57,000
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 29, 2008
Sold
$57,900
$75/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2615475
Jun 21, 2006
Listing Removed
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Apr 3, 2006
Listed
$49,900
$65/sq ft
REALCOMP #69002615475
Jun 21, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Apr 3, 2006
Listed
$49,900
$65/sq ft
REALCOMP #69002336281
Aug 22, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Sep 22, 2003
Listed
$54,900
$71/sq ft
REALCOMP #69002309513
Sep 17, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Mar 17, 2003
Listed
$57,000
$74/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #2127556
Jun 18, 2002
Listing Removed
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Aug 31, 2001
Listed
$49,900
$65/sq ft
REALCOMP #69002127556
Jun 18, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Aug 31, 2001
Listed
$49,900
$65/sq ft
SW Michigan MLS #9727279
Feb 26, 1998
Sold
$37,500
$49/sq ft
Oct 16, 1997
Listed
$37,500
$49/sq ft
REALCOMP #69009727279
Feb 26, 1998
Sold
$37,500
$49/sq ft
Oct 16, 1997
Listed
$37,500
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,395 (+27.6%)
2024
$1,094 (−39.4%)
2023
$1,804 (+5.4%)
2022
$1,712 (+3.4%)
2021
$1,656 (+74.3%)
2020
$950 (+1.9%)
2019
$933 (+14.4%)
2005
$815
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
66 ft.
Lot depth
138 ft.
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
768
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
768
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berrien County
APN
03-0950-0028-01-3
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Benton Harbor, MI • 49022
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Sun exposure
57/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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2.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 617 Gestner Rd
$58,445
$6,555 under list price of $65K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $24K to $150K.