Berrien County property record for 154 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 900 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.175 acres (7,623 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $109,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,029 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-8280-0031-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 03-8280-0031-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 900 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Basement Area | 900 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 7,623 sqft (0.175 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 154 MESSNER DR |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-6516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | LOT 31 VAUGHAN SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | VAUGHAN SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Legal Unit | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 154 MESSNER DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6516 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3293 / 167 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 7, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02631/0726 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 154 MESSNER DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6516 |
| Document Number | 003293/167 |
| Book / Page | 3293 / 167 |
| Map Reference | LB 13 PG 5 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | MTC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,037.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 154 MESSNER DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6516 |
| Document Number | 0003293170 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3293/170 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
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 | $68,300 (+5.56%) | $136,600 (+5.56%) | |
| 2025 | $2,029.00 (+5.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $64,700 (+11.55%) | $129,400 (+11.55%) |
| 2024 | $1,918.00 (+9.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $58,000 | $116,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,746.00 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW serves 26,780 people · EPA ID MI0003726 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ST JOSEPH |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 423 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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