129 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 129 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 2,227 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.132 acres (5,750 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$13,500 (Jan 2013)
Tax Bill$422 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2024 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN51-3400-0008-00-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN51-3400-0008-00-1
Alternative APN
  • 11-51-3400-0008-00-1

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area2,227 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,196 sqft
Basement Area1,196 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,196 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Lot Area5,750 sqft (0.132 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 57.5 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address129 E BRITAIN AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-4903
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT B
Legal DescriptionTHE W1/2 OF LOTS 7 & 8 BLK A INGHAMS & BOWMAN ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal SubdivisionINGHAMS & BOWMAN ADD
Legal BlockA
Legal Lot Number7-8
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1029
Census Tract400

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address6030 EWING RD, TWIN LAKE, MI 49457-9309
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 7, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 7, 2013 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 8, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page3021 / 3252
Last Transfer DateFeb 8, 2024
Transfer Doc03420/1791
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateFeb 8, 2024
Property Address129 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4903
Document Number03420/1791
Book / Page3420 / 1791
Instrument DateFeb 8, 2024
Instrument2024397808
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 27, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address6030 EWING RD, TWIN LAKE, MI 49457-9309

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6030 EWING RD, TWIN LAKE, MI 49457-9309

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
MunicipalityBenton Harbor City
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$59,000 (+1.55%)$118,000 (+1.55%)
2025$422.00 (+10.47%)$58,100 (+85.62%)$116,200 (+85.62%)
2024$382.00 (-37.38%)
2023$31,300$62,600
2022$610.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBENTON HARBOR
serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Sep 2021
Failure to filter
resolved · May 2021
Treatment and ProcedureOrganic carbon removal
Apr 2026
Treatment change without state approval
Sep 2021
Lead public education
Aug 2021
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 343 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

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