Berrien County property record for 157 Walnut St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $90 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-4540-0089-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 03-4540-0089-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 157 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2945 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | B TWO FAMI |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 & THE S 10' OF LOT 5 BLK 6 LEESIDE 2ND ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | LEESIDE 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Legal Unit | 6,5 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
157 Walnut St, residential vacant land, is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2017.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 135 WALNUT ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2945 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2007 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2007 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2811 / 1337 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 03165/2652 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 157 WALNUT ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2945 |
| Document Number | 03165/2652 |
| Book / Page | 3165 / 2652 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 NATE WELLS SR DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4329 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 135 WALNUT ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2945 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Walnut St was $90.
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 | $1,800 | $3,600 | |
| 2025 | $90.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,400 | $2,800 | |
| 2022 | $100.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 Walnut St 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.
Wildfire risk around 157 Walnut St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 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 | 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 187 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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