Berrien County property record for 1543 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,585 sqft |
| Lot Size | 1.19 acres (51,836 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $33,000 (Aug 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $820 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0020-0049-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 03-0020-0049-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,585 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 921 sqft |
| Basement Area | 921 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 921 sqft |
| Lot Area | 51,836 sqft (1.19 acres) |
|---|---|
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 1543 E BRITAIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B TWO FAMI |
| Legal Description | COM 1321.26' W OF E1/4 POST SEC 20 T4S R18W TH E 257'TH N 257'TH W 107'TH SWLY TO PT 119'N OF BEG TH S 119'TO POB EXC THE W 33'THEREOF FOR PRIVATE ROAD |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1543 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 23, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 23, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 7, 1987 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1392 / 842 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 20, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 2955002700 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $70,000 (+18.64%) | $140,000 (+18.64%) | |
| 2025 | $820.00 (+2.63%) | ||
| 2023 | $59,000 | $118,000 | |
| 2022 | $799.00 |
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 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: 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 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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