161 Eastern Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 161 Eastern Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 · Last verified June 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,612 sqft · built 1937
Lot Size0.258 acres (11,238 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$12,610 (Dec 2012)
Tax Bill$1,908 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03-6860-0002-00-0

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-6860-0002-00-0
Alternative APN
  • 11-03-6860-0002-00-0

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,612 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,196 sqft
Basement Area1,196 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,196 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1937
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1937
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Lot Area11,238 sqft (0.258 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 90 ft wide
Garage Area352 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address161 EASTERN AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-5915
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTHE E 80' OF LOT 2 & THE W 10' OF LOT 3 SUPERV PLAT OF ROBBS ADD
Legal SubdivisionROBBS ADD
Legal Lot Number2-3
Legal Unit2,3
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract2000

Owner

Source: Berrien County records · APN 03-6860-0002-00-0

Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1203 SENECA RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5642
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleDec 31, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 31, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 11, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page3021 / 642
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
County SubdivisionBenton Charter Township
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$76,700 (+22.52%)$153,400 (+22.52%)
2025$1,908.00 (+14.32%)
2023$62,600$125,200
2022$1,669.00

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 5% of the US · above 12% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodLess than 1 in 10,000 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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