Berrien County property record for 1091 Union Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,148 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,881 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $989 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-6120-0005-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 53-6120-0005-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 2,148 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,074 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,074 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,074 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 5,881 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1091 UNION AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5229 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 PLUMMERS 2 ND ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | PLUMMERS 2 ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Legal Unit | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1023 E MAIN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3035 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Personal Representative Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 18, 2017 | Land Contract, Transfer · Seller Carry-Back JOSEPHINE WOODEN |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 2026457357 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3473 / 4104 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000407914 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1091 UNION AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5229 |
| Document Number | 03473/4104 |
| Book / Page | 3473 / 4104 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026457357 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $675.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 269 HASTINGS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5405 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1023 E MAIN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3035 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1091 UNION AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5229 |
| Document Number | 03169/1894 |
| Book / Page | 3169 / 1894 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 243 BROWNWAY, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6813 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1023 E MAIN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3035 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Date | Apr 18, 2017 |
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| Name | JOSEPHINE WOODEN |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Type | Seller Carry-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Benton Harbor City |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $38,800 (+3.47%) | $77,600 (+3.47%) | |
| 2025 | $989.00 (-48.6%) | $37,500 (+65.2%) | $75,000 (+65.2%) |
| 2024 | $1,924.00 (+14.93%) | ||
| 2023 | $22,700 | $45,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,674.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 268 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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