Berrien County property record for 159 Cross St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 910 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.117 acres (5,097 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $34,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $885 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-0803-0010-00-0 |
| Primary APN | 51-0803-0010-00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 910 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 910 sqft |
| Basement Area | 910 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 910 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 5,097 sqft (0.117 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 159 CROSS ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5543 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 ASS'OR PLAT NO 3 CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | ASSESSOR PLAT # 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Legal Unit | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 51-0803-0010-00-0
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 CROSS ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5543 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3210 / 546 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 159 CROSS ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5543 |
| Document Number | 03210/0546 |
| Book / Page | 3210 / 0546 |
| Map Reference | LB10 PG2 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Title Company | DEVON TITLE COMPANY, DEVON TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $292.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 CROSS ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5543 |
| Document Number | 0003210547 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3210/547 |
| Name | AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2048 |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Benton Harbor City |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $63,300 (+117.53%) | $126,600 (+117.53%) | |
| 2025 | $885.00 (+13.9%) | ||
| 2023 | $29,100 | $58,200 | |
| 2022 | $777.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berrien County (26021C), updated September 10, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 407 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T | Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T | DSL | 100 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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