Berrien County property record for 151 Searles Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,490 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Jul 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $136 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-6000-0035-00-0 |
| Primary APN | 51-6000-0035-00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 6,490 sqft (0.149 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 151 SEARLES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5428 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOT 35 PARKER ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR FORMERLY KNOWN AS PARKERS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR LIBER 3 PG 28 ALSO KNOWN AS COLFAX AVENUE ADDITION TO BENTON HARBOR LIBER 4 PG 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLFAX AVENUE ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Legal Unit | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
151 Searles Ave, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in September 2019.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 546 ELOISE DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6340 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 26, 1992 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2963 / 2234 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 3251002991 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 151 SEARLES AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5428 |
| Document Number | 03251/2991 |
| Book / Page | 3251 / 2991 |
| Map Reference | LB 3 PG 28 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1316 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 546 ELOISE DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6340 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 151 Searles Ave was $136.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Benton Harbor City |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,900 | $9,800 | |
| 2025 | $136.00 | ||
| 2023 | $2,100 | $4,200 | |
| 2022 | $119.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 151 Searles Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 151 Searles 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 270 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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