Berrien County property record for 1203 Pipestone Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,387 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,762 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0029-0047-05-5 |
| Primary APN | 03-0029-0047-05-5 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,387 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,667 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,667 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 550 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 680 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Total Buildings | 7 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1203 PIPESTONE RD |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-3807 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | D1 COMM |
| Legal Description | COM IN CEN OF PIPESTONE RD 215'N46 DEG W FROM SW COR SUPV PLAT OF HERR'S ADD (EXT TO SD C/L) TH N46 DEG W ON PIPESTONE RD 152'TH N44 DEG E 559'TO CCC & ST L RR TH S56 DEG40'E ON RR TO A PT N44DEG E OF BEG TH S44DEG W 587.57'TO POB BEING IN NW1/4 SEC |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | HERRS ADD |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
1203 Pipestone Rd, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2018.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55850 CURRANT RD, MISHAWAKA, IN 46545-4806 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3152 / 1366 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 03229/3412 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1203 PIPESTONE RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3807 |
| Document Number | 03229/3412 |
| Book / Page | 3229 / 3412 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5344 WALLEYE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55850 CURRANT RD, MISHAWAKA, IN 46545-4806 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1203 Pipestone Rd was $4,762.
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 | $257,300 | $514,600 | |
| 2025 | $4,762.00 | ||
| 2023 | $183,700 | $367,400 | |
| 2022 | $3,470.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1203 Pipestone Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1986 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1203 Pipestone Rd 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 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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