Berrien County property record for 1055 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 25,926 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (435,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Feb 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $20,832 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0020-0074-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 03-0020-0074-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 25,926 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 10,658 sqft |
| Basement Area | 11,073 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Fire Resistance | Special |
| Lot Area | 435,600 sqft (10 acres) |
| Garage Area | 4,256 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 14 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 7 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1055 E BRITAIN AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-3702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | D1 COMM |
| Legal Description | THE SE1/4 OF SW1/4 OF NW1/4 SEC 20 T4S R18W |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1067, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49023-1067 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3230 / 1274 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1055 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3702 |
| Document Number | 03230/1274 |
| Book / Page | 3230 / 1274 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,440.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 1067, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49023-1067 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,062,300 (+55.11%) | $4,124,600 (+55.11%) | |
| 2025 | $20,832.00 (+16.41%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,329,600 | $2,659,200 | |
| 2022 | $17,896.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BENTON HARBOR serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Sep 2021 Failure to filter resolved · May 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Apr 2026 Treatment change without state approval Sep 2021 Lead public education Aug 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 87 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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