Berrien County property record for 1478 Nickerson Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,422 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 34.5 acres (1,506,305 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,653 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-0005-0003-03-5 |
| Primary APN | 19-0005-0003-03-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,422 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,422 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,422 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,422 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Lot Area | 1,506,305 sqft (34.5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1478 NICKERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2417 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A RE |
| Legal Description | COM 970.5'S & 220.4'W OF NE COR OF SW1/4 OF NE1/4 OF FRL SEC 5 T5S R18W TH S 350'TH W 392.5'TH S 1312' TO RIVER TH DOWNSTREAM 285.3'TH N 1464'TH E 211.3'TH N 315.38'TH E 440.89'TO POB ALSO COM AT NE COR OF SW1/4 OF NE1/4 SD FRL SEC 5 TH W 220.4'TH S |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SODUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
1478 Nickerson Ave, an agricultural property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in March 1999.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1478 NICKERSON AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2417 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 1999 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1955 / 1194 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1478 Nickerson Ave was $2,653.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Sodus Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $145,500 | $291,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,653.00 | ||
| 2023 | $121,900 | $243,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,219.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1478 Nickerson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 43 units insured incl. 28 condo units |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1478 Nickerson Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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