Berrien County property record for 1448 E Napier Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,526 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-6660-0022-02-4 |
| Primary APN | 03-6660-0022-02-4 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
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| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 218 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1448 E NAPIER AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2136 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | D1 COMM |
| Legal Description | LOTS 22 & 23 RACKLIFFE PARK EXC THE NLY 7'OF SD LOTS ALSO EXC THAT PT SD LOT 22 COM AT SW COR LOT 22 TH N30 DEG 05'W 118'TH N59DEG35'E 25'TH S30 DEG 05'E 118'TH S59DEG 35'W 25'TO POB ALSO INCL LOT 24 SD SUB EXC COM AT NWLY COR LOT 24 TH N59DEG35'E 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | SD SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 22-62 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
1448 E Napier Ave, commercial vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2022.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 209 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-1749 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 6, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000364735 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1448 E NAPIER AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2136 |
| Document Number | 03376/3424 |
| Book / Page | 3376 / 3424 |
| Map Reference | VOL 8 PG 65 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022355124 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 209 PENNSYLVANIA AVNUE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49048 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3909 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9776 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1448 E Napier Ave was $1,526.
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 | $31,100 | $62,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,526.00 | ||
| 2023 | $61,000 | $122,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,085.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1448 E Napier Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1986.
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 | 1 (1986) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1986 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 1448 E Napier Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 84 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Mercury Fiber.
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