Berrien County property record for 1214 Bishop Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 832 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,364 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $980 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-6190-0026-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 53-6190-0026-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 832 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 8,364 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1214 BISHOP AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | THE S 36'OF LOT 26 & N 30'OF LOT 27 BLK B PRATTS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | PRATTS ADD |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 26-27 |
| Legal Unit | 26,27 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
1214 Bishop Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2018.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 68415 COUNTY ROAD 362, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9411 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 17, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3220 / 1786 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000230683 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1214 BISHOP AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5206 |
| Document Number | 03220/1786 |
| Book / Page | 3220 / 1786 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $301.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8216 WINDERMERE LNDG, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9728 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 68415 COUNTY ROAD 362, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9411 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1214 Bishop Ave was $980.
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 | $31,400 | $62,800 | |
| 2025 | $980.00 | ||
| 2023 | $21,000 | $42,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,032.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1214 Bishop 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 1214 Bishop 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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