Berrien County property record for 1440 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,428 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,731 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $100 (Aug 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,769 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0020-0065-01-7 |
| Primary APN | 03-0020-0065-01-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,428 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,428 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 18,731 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1440 E BRITAIN AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B TWO FAMI |
| Legal Description | COM AT NW COR OF E 15 A OF NW1/4 OF SE1/4 OF SEC 20 T4S R18W TH S 170'TH E 110'TH N 170'TH W 110' TO BEG |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 207 DOWNEY DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6823 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1910 / 455 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 1440 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2006 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 003326/355 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3326/355 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $73,300 (+8.27%) | $146,600 (+8.27%) | |
| 2025 | $1,769.00 (+13.84%) | ||
| 2023 | $67,700 | $135,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,554.00 |
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
| 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.
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: 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 56 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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