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Last Sold Price
2 beds1,276 sqft
5253 Territorial Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Single FamilyProperty Type
10 acresLot Size
1949Year Built
$82/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Rare 10-acre opportunity with endless possibilities! This property features a brick home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a 2-car garage in need of considerable rehab—giving you the choice to restore the home or demolish and build your dream residence. The wooded lot includes a peaceful pond, offering privacy and a serene setting perfect for nature lovers, hobby farms, or a custom country retreat. Whether you're looking to create your ideal home or capitalize on the land's potential, this property provides...Rare 10-acre opportunity with endless possibilities! This property features a brick home with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a 2-car garage in need of considerable rehab—giving you the choice to restore the home or demolish and build your dream residence. The wooded lot includes a peaceful pond, offering privacy and a serene setting perfect for nature lovers, hobby farms, or a custom country retreat. Whether you're looking to create your ideal home or capitalize on the land's potential, this property provides the space, seclusion, and opportunity to make it your own.
  • Listed by: David Whitehead 219.793.4416 dwhitehead1@gmail.com • RE/MAX Harbor Country @ New Buffalo
Listing closed: 11/24/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Michigan Regional Information Center, MLS#: 25056009

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$142,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

97.3%

Benton Harbor, MI

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Location

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Property Information for 5253 Territorial Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,385 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Lot Size: 10.00 AC / 435,600 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Cross Streets: Park Road
  • Municipality: Bainbridge Twp
  • Directions: Territorial road from benton harbor out to the home about 6 miles outside of town
  • Area - Major: Southwestern Michigan - S
  • Street #: 5253
  • Street Name: Territorial Road
  • Suffix: Road
  • City: Benton Harbor
  • State: MI
  • Zip Code: 49022
  • County: Berrien
  • Latitude: 42.12172
  • Longitude: -86.331077
  • Area - Minor: Southwestern Michigan - S
Taxes and HOA
  • Taxable Value: 115400.0
  • Approx. Assoc Fee: $0
  • Tax ID #: 01-0018-0016-05-8
  • Homestead: 0
  • SEV: 115400
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Front
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Y/N: Yes
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Driveway: Gravel
Virtual Tour
  • Total Virtual Tours Count: 0
  • Total Open Houses Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Recreational, Wooded
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 350x1154x409
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Total Fin SqFt All Levels: 1276.0
  • SqFt Above Grade: 1276.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
  • Lot Acres: 10.0
  • Lot Square Footage: 435600.0
  • Lot Size Area: 10.0
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Legal: COM 1053.12'E OF NW COR OF NE1/4 OF SW1/4 SEC 18 T4S R17W TH E 361.88' TH S01DEG33'E 1192'TO RD C/L TH N75DEG02'W ON C/L 424.05'TH N01DEG 33'E 487'TH S75DEG02'E 46.73'TH N01DEG33'W 607.52'TO POB
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • New Construction: No
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Video Groups: 0
  • Accessibility Features YN: No
  • Income Property: No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Private Water
  • Water: Private Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 1
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Material: Brick
  • Roofing: Asphalt
  • Substructure: Full
Interior Features
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Main Level
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Total: 7
  • Main Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Cooling: Central
  • Total Baths: 1.0
  • Full Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.0
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Half Baths: 0.0
  • Main Full Baths: 1
  • Main Half Baths: 0
  • Main Level SQFT: 1276
  • Total Beds Above Grade: 2
  • Basement Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Basement Finished SQFT: 0.0
  • Basement Full Baths: 0.0
  • Basement Half Baths: 0.0
  • Total Basement SQFT: 1276.0
  • Main Level Primary: Yes
Rental
Rental Information
  • Terms Available: Cash, Conventional

Property History for 5253 Territorial Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 24, 2025

Sold

Realcomp #69025056009

$105,000—
Nov 24, 2025

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #25056009

$105,000—
Nov 24, 2025

Sold

MiRealSource #70502659

$105,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/24/2025

Sold

Realcomp #69025056009

$105,000
11/24/2025

Sold

Michigan Regional Information Center #25056009

$105,000
11/24/2025

Sold

MiRealSource #70502659

$105,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 5253 Territorial Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$2,712 ($226 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,276 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,276 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,276 SqFtStories1Lot Size435,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949Year Renovated1949ZoningAGCountyBERRIENAPN01-0018-0016-05-8

Schools near 5253 Territorial Road

This home is within Benton Harbor Area Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 3
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 4 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Fair Plain Middle School
Public6 to 8

Benton Harbor High School
Public9 to 12

Fair Plain East Elementary
Public4 to 5

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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