Berrien County property record for 1126 Union Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 980 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,316 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,600 (Nov 1983) |
| Tax Bill | $840 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-6220-0051-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 53-6220-0051-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 980 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Lot Area | 6,316 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|
| Street Address | 1126 UNION AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOT 51 BLK C PRATTS 2 ND ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | ND ADD |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Legal Unit | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
1126 Union Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2014.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 522 ELOISE DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6340 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 1982 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1195 / 674 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 22, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 03082/2239 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1126 Union Ave was $840.
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 | $33,800 | $67,600 | |
| 2025 | $840.00 | ||
| 2023 | $17,400 | $34,800 | |
| 2022 | $931.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1126 Union Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1126 Union Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 565 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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