Berrien County property record for 1422 E Downing Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,096 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,839 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,070 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-4860-0083-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 03-4860-0083-00-9 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,096 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,096 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,096 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,096 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 6,839 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 65 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 390 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1422 E DOWNING AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2143 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 & THE NWLY 1/2 OF LOT 2 BLK 5 MAPLEHURST PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | MAPLEHURST SUB |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Legal Unit | 1,2 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 03-4860-0083-00-9
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1422 E DOWNING AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2143 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 11, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 11, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 11, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022364513 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3388 / 1684 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1422 E DOWNING AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2143 |
| Document Number | 03388/1684 |
| Book / Page | 3388 / 1684 |
| Map Reference | LB 8 PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022364513 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $937.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1422 E DOWNING AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2143 |
| Document Number | 0033881685 |
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| Date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 3388-1685 |
| Name | AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2052 |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $69,300 (+17.06%) | $138,600 (+17.06%) | |
| 2025 | $2,070.00 (+70.37%) | ||
| 2023 | $59,200 | $118,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,215.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berrien County (26021C), updated September 10, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 260210021003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1986, tidal / storm surge |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 84 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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