Berrien County property record for 1292 Bishop Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,798 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $23,000 (Mar 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $751 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-6190-0036-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 53-6190-0036-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,798 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 824 sqft |
| Basement Area | 824 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 824 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 6,360 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1292 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 | LOT 36 BLK B PRATTS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | PRATTS ADD |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Legal Unit | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
1292 Bishop Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2001.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1292 BISHOP AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5206 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 21, 2000 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2117 / 896 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1292 Bishop Ave was $751 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $43,500 | $87,000 | |
| 2025 | $751.00 | ||
| 2023 | $26,600 | $53,200 | |
| 2022 | $657.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1292 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 1292 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 |
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