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129 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 129 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,095 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.185 acres (8,059 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$129,900 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill$2,255 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Nov 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03-8280-0002-00-7

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-8280-0002-00-7
Alternative APN
  • 11-03-8280-0002-00-7

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,095 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,095 sqft
Basement Area1,095 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,095 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1953
Architectural StyleRaised Ranch
Lot Area8,059 sqft (0.185 acres)
Lot Dimensions134 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Area528 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address129 MESSNER DR
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-6515
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA2 SING FA
Legal DescriptionLOT 2 VAUGHAN SUB
Legal SubdivisionVAUGHAN SUB
Legal Lot Number2
Legal Unit2
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3008
Census Tract2000

Owner

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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address57027 BUTCHER RD, LAWRENCE, MI 49064-9632
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 11, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Nov 13, 2017Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 11, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 11, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 11, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page3290 / 1742
Prior Transfer DateNov 7, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc03189/1381
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateSep 11, 2020
Property Address129 MESSNER DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6515
Document Number03290/1742
Book / Page3290 / 1742
Map ReferenceLB 13 PG 5
Instrument DateSep 3, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,118.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address129 MESSNER DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6515

Mortgage

Document Number0032901744
DateSep 11, 2020
Instrument3290/1744
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2050

November 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateNov 13, 2017
Property Address129 MESSNER DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6515
Document Number03189/1381
Book / Page3189 / 1381
Map ReferenceVOL13 PG5
Instrument DateNov 7, 2017
Instrument3189-1381
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address129 MESSNER DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6515

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
County SubdivisionBenton Charter Township
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$78,100 (+5.97%)$156,200 (+5.97%)
2025$2,255.00 (+5.42%) Homeowner's exemption$73,700 (+10.99%)$147,400 (+10.99%)
2024$2,139.00 (+9.92%)
2023$66,400$132,800
2022$1,946.00

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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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
Also Mapped HereSOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW
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 423 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

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