Berrien County property record for 159 Elmside Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,636 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,309 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0770-0034-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 03-0770-0034-00-7 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,636 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,636 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,210 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,210 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 68 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 454 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 159 ELMSIDE RD |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-6505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | LOT 34 & THE E 13.75' OF LOT 35 BASTER SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | BASTER SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 34-35 |
| Legal Unit | 34,35 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 ELMSIDE RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024412565 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3432 / 3745 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03411/3228 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 159 ELMSIDE RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6505 |
| Document Number | 03411/3228 |
| Book / Page | 3411 / 3228 |
| Map Reference | LB 11 PG 43 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023388700 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 175 MEADOW TER, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6654 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 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 | $106,600 (+6.6%) | $213,200 (+6.6%) | |
| 2025 | $3,309.00 (+17.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $100,000 (+52.91%) | $200,000 (+52.91%) |
| 2024 | $2,810.00 (+71.03%) | ||
| 2023 | $65,400 (+6.34%) | $130,800 (+6.34%) | |
| 2022 | $1,643.00 (+3.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $61,500 | $123,000 |
| 2021 | $1,586.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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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