Berrien County property record for 1209 Bishop Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,276 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.214 acres (9,322 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Jun 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $893 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-6190-0024-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 53-6190-0024-00-9 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,276 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,260 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 9,322 sqft (0.214 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 74 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1209 BISHOP AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | ENTIRE LOT 24 & N 14' OF LOT 23 BLK A PRATTS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | PRATTS ADD |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 23-24 |
| Legal Unit | 24,23 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1209 BISHOP AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5205 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1264 / 785 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 03411/4198 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1209 BISHOP AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5205 |
| Document Number | 03411/4198 |
| Book / Page | 3411 / 4198 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023388958 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1209 BISHOP AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5205 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 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 | $41,300 (+1.98%) | $82,600 (+1.98%) | |
| 2025 | $893.00 (+3.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $40,500 (+64.63%) | $81,000 (+64.63%) |
| 2024 | $859.00 (+10.13%) | ||
| 2023 | $24,600 (+35.16%) | $49,200 (+35.16%) | |
| 2022 | $780.00 (+3.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $18,200 | $36,400 |
| 2021 | $755.00 |
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 | 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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