136 Lormar Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 136 Lormar Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,328 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.302 acres (13,155 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$101,000 (Jul 2002)
Tax Bill$2,380 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN18-2230-0021-00-9

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN18-2230-0021-00-9
Alternative APN
  • 11-18-2230-0021-00-9

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,328 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,328 sqft
Basement Area1,328 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,328 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1953
Architectural StyleRaised Ranch
Lot Area13,155 sqft (0.302 acres)
Lot Dimensions172 ft deep x 76.5 ft wide
Garage Area462 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address136 LORMAR AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-6742
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2 - SINGL
Legal DescriptionLOT 10 BLOCK 2 FAIRPLAIN GARDENS
Legal SubdivisionFAIRPLAIN GARDENS
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number10
Legal Unit10
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionST. JOSEPH
Census Block Group3
Census Block3025
Census Tract700

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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address136 LORMAR AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6742
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLife Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 29, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 29, 2002 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 21, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2277 / 682
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2022: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document TypePersonal Representative Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateNov 16, 2022
Property Address136 LORMAR AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6742
Document Number003392/920
Book / Page3392 / 920
Map ReferenceLB 12 PG 29
Instrument DateNov 10, 2022
Instrument2022367308
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address21 CHASE PARK DR, BELLEVILLE, IL 62226-5001

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address136 LORMAR AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6742

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$85,000 (+57.99%)$170,000 (+57.99%)
2025$2,380.00 (+14.2%)
2023$53,800$107,600
2022$2,084.00

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2018)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2018 · 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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% 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 SystemSOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW
serves 26,780 people · EPA ID MI0003726
Water SourcePurchased surface water from ST JOSEPH
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 438 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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