Berrien County property record for 1475 Downing Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 800 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.394 acres (17,163 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,728 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-4840-0032-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 03-4840-0032-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Building Area | 800 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 17,163 sqft (0.394 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 94.4 ft deep x 206 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1475 DOWNING AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2137 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 3 MAPLEHURST |
| Legal Subdivision | MAPLEHURST ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-8 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
1475 Downing Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2024.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1475 DOWNING AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2137 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023382626 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3405 / 4115 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000407914 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1475 DOWNING AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2137 |
| Document Number | 03414/2235 |
| Book / Page | 3414 / 2235 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023391439 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1880 W OGDEN CIR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6560 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1475 DOWNING AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2137 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1475 Downing Ave was $2,728.
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 | $48,500 | $97,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,728.00 | ||
| 2023 | $33,800 | $67,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,489.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1475 Downing 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 1475 Downing 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 100 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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