Berrien County property record for 1492 E Downing Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,660 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.739 acres (32,191 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,383 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-4860-0097-01-8 |
| Primary APN | 03-4860-0097-01-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,660 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 700 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Lot Area | 32,191 sqft (0.739 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 214 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1492 E DOWNING AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2143 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 1,2,3,18,19 & 20 BLK 6 MAPLEHURST PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | MAPLEHURST SUB |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-20 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 03-4860-0097-01-8
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1492 E DOWNING AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2143 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 04, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 03347/2990 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 07, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1492 E DOWNING AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2143 |
| Document Number | 03347/2990 |
| Book / Page | 3347 / 2990 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 04, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1492 E DOWNING AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2143 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 8129 NEWELLS LN, PORTAGE, MI 49002-5625 |
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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $83,700 (+2.32%) | $167,400 (+2.32%) | |
| 2025 | $1,383.00 (+3.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $81,800 (+24.51%) | $163,600 (+24.51%) |
| 2024 | $1,341.00 (+10.19%) | ||
| 2023 | $65,700 | $131,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,217.00 |
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 |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1986, tidal / storm surge |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 6% of the US · above 15% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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 |
May also be available at this address: AT&T, Mercury Broadband. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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