Berrien County property record for 159 Lake Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.038 acres (1,655 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-1600-0001-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 52-1600-0001-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 1,655 sqft (0.038 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 55.9 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 159 LAKE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT B |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 DENT'S ADD TO THE CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | DENTS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
159 Lake Ave, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2024.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1351 PIPESTONE RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3912 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 1993 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 1993 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 1985 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1573 / 136 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 9, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 03436/1867 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Lake Ave was $4.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Benton Harbor City |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $900 | $1,800 | |
| 2025 | $4.00 | ||
| 2023 | $200 | $400 | |
| 2022 | $4.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 159 Lake Ave 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 159 Lake Ave is low, with less than 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 95% of the US · lower than 89% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 343 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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