Berrien County property record for 1539 E Nickerson Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,338 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 1.05 acres (45,738 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $103,500 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $983 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2025 Sale Jun 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-0005-0008-04-5 |
| Primary APN | 19-0005-0008-04-5 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,338 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,338 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Lot Area | 45,738 sqft (1.05 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 264 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 625 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1539 NICKERSON AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2418 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A RE |
| Legal Description | COM 736.2' W OF NE COR OF SE QTR OF NE QTR OF SEC 5 T5S R18W TH W 140.1' TH S 294' TO C/L OF HWY TH S64DEG50'E 155' TH N 359.9' TO BEG |
| 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 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5243 STOCKBRIDGE CT, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-8642 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ELEVATE TITLE AGCY OF MI LLC |
| Jun 18, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025433501 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3451 / 2803 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 31, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03332/1995 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1539 NICKERSON AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2418 |
| Document Number | 03451/2803 |
| Book / Page | 3451 / 2803 |
| Instrument Date | May 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025433501 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Title Company | ELEVATE TITLE AGCY OF MI LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $776.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3267 TOWNLINE RD, SODUS, MI 49126-8703 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5243 STOCKBRIDGE CT, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-8642 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1539 NICKERSON AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2418 |
| Document Number | 03332/1995 |
| Book / Page | 3332 / 1995 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1539 E NICKERSON AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2468 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $64,800 (+3.35%) | $129,600 (+3.35%) | |
| 2025 | $983.00 (-41.63%) | $62,700 (+20.58%) | $125,400 (+20.58%) |
| 2024 | $1,684.00 (+12.94%) | ||
| 2023 | $52,000 | $104,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,491.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 54 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Mercury Fiber.
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