Berrien County property record for 1401 Rocky Gap Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,316 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (14,985 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $96,500 (Sep 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $3,485 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Oct 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-3120-0006-01-3 |
| Primary APN | 03-3120-0006-01-3 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,316 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,316 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,260 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 14,985 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 696 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1401 ROCKY GAP RD |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-3528 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | THE N 150' OF THE E 75' OF LOT 6 & THE N 150' OF THE W 25' OF LOT 7 ALTER OF LOTS 1 TO 4 INCL & LOTS 72 TO 141 INCL OF PLAT OF HIGMAN PARK LYING S OF ROCKY GAP RD AS RELCT |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGMAN PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-72 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1401 ROCKY GAP RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3528 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 1991 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 1991 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1475 / 617 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 03462/3562 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 1401 ROCKY GAP RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3528 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 003325/587 |
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| Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3325/587 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1401 ROCKY GAP RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3528 |
| Document Number | 03462/3562 |
| Book / Page | 3462 / 3562 |
| Map Reference | VOL 4 PG 54 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025444524 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 1401 ROCKY GAP RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3528 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $201,100 (+11.72%) | $402,200 (+11.72%) | |
| 2025 | $3,485.00 (+3.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $180,000 (+41.18%) | $360,000 (+41.18%) |
| 2024 | $3,380.00 (+10.24%) | ||
| 2023 | $127,500 | $255,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,066.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1980–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2019 · other causes |
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.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 CHARTER TOWNSHIP serves 6,768 people · EPA ID MI0000605 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 62 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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