Berrien County property record for 1565 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,568 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 108 acres (4,718,419 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $17,408 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $15,642 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0020-0046-03-9 |
| Primary APN | 03-0020-0046-03-9 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 2,568 sqft Living Area |
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| 1st Floor Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,472 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 4,718,419 sqft (108 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1565 E BRITAIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SPEC US |
| Legal Description | COM 990.46'N89DEG00'20''W OF SE COR SEC 20 T4S R18W TH N89DEG00'20''W 330.15'TH N0DEG00'59''W 2432.02'TH S88DEG58'12''E 115.5'TH N0DEG00' 59''W 214.5'TH S88DEG58'12''E 141.01'TH N0DEG17'35''E 256.91'TH N88DEG57'02''W 107.07'TH S48DEG04' 24''W 202.43' |
| 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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2972 CHABOT RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9550 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 1999 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2977 / 283 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2977000283 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 1565 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2007 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 03186/1515 |
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| Date | Oct 16, 2017 |
| Book Page | 3186/1515 |
| Instrument | 3186-1515 |
| Name | CHEMICAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MIDLAND, MI 48640 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $770,000 (+82.68%) | $1,540,000 (+82.68%) | |
| 2025 | $15,642.00 (+0.42%) | ||
| 2023 | $421,500 | $843,000 | |
| 2022 | $15,576.00 |
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 86 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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