Berrien County property record for 1297 Maple Ln, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,076 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 12 acres (524,462 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $230,375 (Mar 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,763 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-0032-0011-12-3 |
| Primary APN | 10-0032-0011-12-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,076 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,076 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,076 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,076 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 524,462 sqft (12 acres) |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1297 MAPLE LN |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9559 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG R AG RE |
| Legal Description | COM 2452.58'W OF E1/4 PST FRL SEC 32 T3S R18W TH W 172.5'TH N89DEG 58'W 247.5'TH N 0 DEG19'30''E 1197 FT TH S89DEG43'51''E 247.5'TH N 0 DEG19'30''E 120'TH S89DEG36'24''E 175'TH S 0 DEG26'02''W 1314.8'TO POB |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 03S |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | HAGAR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
1297 Maple Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2013.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1297 MAPLE LN, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9559 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 6, 2001 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3028 / 3422 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 3, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2440001521 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1297 Maple Ln was $2,763 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Hagar Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $226,000 | $452,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,763.00 | ||
| 2023 | $167,300 | $334,600 | |
| 2022 | $2,420.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1297 Maple Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1985–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1998 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1297 Maple Ln is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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