1849 Commonwealth Road
Description
Outside, enjoy a massive fenced-in backyard ideal for entertaining, pets, or gardening. Relax on the back patio or take advantage of the concrete pad, ready for...Welcome to this delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bath brick ranch nestled on a wide, tree-lined street in St. Joseph Township. Step inside to find warm hardwood floors and a bright, inviting layout. The finished basement offers incredible bonus space with a large rec room, dedicated office/den, and a separate exercise room—perfect for work and play.
Outside, enjoy a massive fenced-in backyard ideal for entertaining, pets, or gardening. Relax on the back patio or take advantage of the concrete pad, ready for your future shed or additional storage. The attached one-car garage includes a dedicated workshop/storage space & a spacious cedar closet for seasonal items. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, and beaches, with quick access to the highway, this home combines charm, functionality & location. Don't miss your chance to make it yours!
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Property Details for 1849 Commonwealth Road
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$160,000
Avg days on market
61
Sale-to-list ratio
92.5%
Benton Harbor, MI
9 comparable properties found
$195,000
Sold 10/10/25
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,214
- Square Feet
- 0.17
- Acres
$140,000
Sold 03/28/25
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,237
- Square Feet
- 0.34
- Acres
$138,000
Sold 01/13/25
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,020
- Square Feet
- 0.16
- Acres
$160,000
Sold 10/27/25
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 936
- Square Feet
- 0.18
- Acres
$220,000
Sold 09/20/24
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,244
- Square Feet
- 0.26
- Acres
$140,000
Sold 01/22/25
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,294
- Square Feet
- 0.21
- Acres
$195,000
Sold 10/11/24
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,320
- Square Feet
- 0.25
- Acres
$133,900
Sold 06/18/25
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,256
- Square Feet
- 0.48
- Acres
$169,900
Sold 08/17/26
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 928
- Square Feet
- 0.17
- Acres
Location
Sold By RE/MAX by the Lake
Building Information for 1849 Commonwealth Road
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1Property Information for 1849 Commonwealth Road
- Cross Streets: Napier Ave & Hoover Ave
- Municipality: St. Joseph Twp
- Directions: Napier to Commonwealth Rd. to sign
- Area - Major: Southwestern Michigan - S
- Street #: 1849
- Street Name: Commonwealth
- Suffix: Road
- City: Benton Harbor
- State: MI
- Zip Code: 49022
- County: Berrien
- Latitude: 42.084568
- Longitude: -86.462209
- Area - Minor: Southwestern Michigan - S
- Taxable Value: 42701.0
- Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
- Tax ID #: 11-18-2310-0035-00-1
- Homestead: 100
- SEV: 56700
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
- Garage Spaces: 1.0
- Garage Y/N: Yes
- Attached Garage: No
- Driveway: Concrete
- Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
- Total Open Houses Count: 0
- Lot Features: Level
- SqFt Source: Measured
- Lot Dimensions: 65 X 231
- Below Grade Finished Area: 326.0
- Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1126.0
- SqFt Above Grade: 800.0
- Lot Measurement: Acres
- Lot Acres: 0.35
- Lot Square Footage: 15086.0
- Lot Size Area: 0.35
- Tax Year: 2024
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Legal: LOT 35 & THE N 15'OF LOT 34 FIELDVIEW
- Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
- New Construction: No
- Total Floor Plans Count: 2
- Floor Plans Change Timestamp: 06-05-2025 09:16:27 AM
- Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
- Year Built: 1950
- Videos Change Timestamp: 12-31-1969 07:00:00 PM
- Video Groups: 1
- Mineral Rights: No
- Accessibility Features YN: No
- Income Property: No
- Electric: True
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Public
- Water Source: Public
- Water: Public
- Roof: Composition
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio
- Stories: 1
- Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Fencing: Fenced Back
- Street Type: Paved, Public
- Exterior Material: Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Roofing: Composition
- Substructure: Full
- Windows: Replacement, Screens
- Patio and Porch Features: Patio
- Landscape: Flower Garden, Garden Area
- Landscape : Flower Garden: Yes
- Landscape : Garden Area: Yes
- Heating: Baseboard
- Window Features: Screens, Replacement
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener, Pantry
- Laundry Features: In Basement
- Fireplace: No
- Room Total: 4
- Main Bedrooms: 2
- Fireplaces Total: 0
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring: Linoleum, Tile, Wood
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- Total Baths: 1.0
- Full Baths: 1
- Room Types: Family Room, Kitchen, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1, Recreation, Den, Laundry, Exercise Room
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
- Cooling: Yes
- Heating: Yes
- Heat Source: Electric
- Heat Type: Baseboard
- Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
- Kitchen Features: Pantry
- Additional Items: Basement Finished, Ceiling Fan(s), Garage Door Opener
- Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Water Heater: Electric
- Bedrooms: 2
- Half Baths: 0.0
- Main Full Baths: 1
- Main Half Baths: 0
- Main Level SQFT: 800
- Total Beds Above Grade: 2
- Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
- Basement Finished SQFT: 326.0
- Basement Full Baths: 0.0
- Basement Half Baths: 0.0
- Total Basement SQFT: 800.0
- Main Level Primary: Yes
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Length: 18.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 9.0
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Main
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Main
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Type: Bathroom 1
- Room Level: Main
- Room Length: 7.0
- Room Width: 4.0
- Room Type: Recreation
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Length: 18.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Type: Den
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Type: Exercise Room
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Length: 18.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Terms Available: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Property History for 1849 Commonwealth Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1910166611 | $177,500 | +4.4% / yr |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Sold MiRealSource #70473106 | $177,500 | — |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Sold Realcomp #69025026448 | $177,500 | — |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #25026448 | $177,500 | — |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Contract Signed Realcomp #69025026448 | — | |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #25026448 | — | |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #25026448 | $173,000 | — |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #69025026448 | $173,000 | — |
| Jun 5, 2025 | Listed (Active) MiRealSource #70473106 | $173,000 | — |
| Oct 31, 2005 | Sold Realcomp #69002529736 | $76,000 | — |
| Oct 31, 2005 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #2529736 | $76,000 | — |
| Oct 29, 2005 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1112062852 | $76,000 | — |
| Oct 15, 2005 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #2529736 | — | |
| Oct 15, 2005 | Contract Signed Realcomp #69002529736 | — | |
| Jul 15, 2005 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2529736 | $76,900 | — |
| Jul 14, 2005 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #69002529736 | $76,900 | — |
| Sep 23, 1998 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #9811963 | $65,000 | — |
| Sep 23, 1998 | Sold Realcomp #69009811963 | $65,000 | — |
| Aug 28, 1998 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #9811963 | — | |
| Aug 28, 1998 | Contract Signed Realcomp #69009811963 | — | |
| May 5, 1998 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #9811963 | $76,500 | — |
| May 5, 1998 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #69009811963 | $76,500 | — |
| Apr 23, 1997 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #9702511 | $59,000 | — |
| Apr 23, 1997 | Sold Realcomp #69009702511 | $59,000 | — |
| Mar 19, 1997 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #9702511 | — | |
| Mar 19, 1997 | Contract Signed Realcomp #69009702511 | — | |
| Jan 31, 1997 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #9702511 | $72,900 | — |
| Jan 31, 1997 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #69009702511 | $72,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1910166611 | $177,500 +4.4% / yr |
| 08/08/2025 | Sold MiRealSource #70473106 | $177,500 |
| 08/08/2025 | Sold Realcomp #69025026448 | $177,500 |
| 08/08/2025 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #25026448 | $177,500 |
| 06/05/2025 | Contract Signed Realcomp #69025026448 | — |
| 06/05/2025 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #25026448 | — |
| 06/05/2025 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #25026448 | $173,000 |
| 06/05/2025 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #69025026448 | $173,000 |
| 06/05/2025 | Listed (Active) MiRealSource #70473106 | $173,000 |
| 10/31/2005 | Sold Realcomp #69002529736 | $76,000 |
| 10/31/2005 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #2529736 | $76,000 |
| 10/29/2005 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1112062852 | $76,000 |
| 10/15/2005 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #2529736 | — |
| 10/15/2005 | Contract Signed Realcomp #69002529736 | — |
| 07/15/2005 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #2529736 | $76,900 |
| 07/14/2005 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #69002529736 | $76,900 |
| 09/23/1998 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #9811963 | $65,000 |
| 09/23/1998 | Sold Realcomp #69009811963 | $65,000 |
| 08/28/1998 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #9811963 | — |
| 08/28/1998 | Contract Signed Realcomp #69009811963 | — |
| 05/05/1998 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #9811963 | $76,500 |
| 05/05/1998 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #69009811963 | $76,500 |
| 04/23/1997 | Sold Michigan Regional Information Center #9702511 | $59,000 |
| 04/23/1997 | Sold Realcomp #69009702511 | $59,000 |
| 03/19/1997 | Contract Signed Michigan Regional Information Center #9702511 | — |
| 03/19/1997 | Contract Signed Realcomp #69009702511 | — |
| 01/31/1997 | Listed (Active) Michigan Regional Information Center #9702511 | $72,900 |
| 01/31/1997 | Listed (Active) Realcomp #69009702511 | $72,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1849 Commonwealth Road
Schools near 1849 Commonwealth Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 1 to 3 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center PublicK to 12 | ||
Fair Plain Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Benton Harbor High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Sorter International Elementary School Public1 to 3 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 1849 Commonwealth Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 | $177,500 | 2 | 1 | 1,126 | 15,086 |
– | 2 | 1 | 784 | 11,631 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 2,047 | 19,733 | |
$129,900 | 3 | 2 | 2,100 | 23,087 | |
$63,000 | 2 | 1 | 1,045 | 23,200 | |
$251,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,942 | 25,265 | |
– | – | – | – | 11,587 | |
$131,500 | 3 | 1 | 1,800 | 20,038 | |
– | – | – | – | 11,631 | |
$92,200 | 2 | 1 | 1,624 | 10,890 | |
$158,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,320 | 15,097 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,148 | 11,238 | |
– | – | – | – | 11,238 | |
$60,000 | 4 | 1 | 1,600 | 15,544 | |
$110,000 | 2 | 1 | 896 | 7,841 | |
$60,000 | 2 | 1 | 1,445 | 23,200 |
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