Berrien County property record for 1612 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 992 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.896 acres (39,030 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,066 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-4930-0001-01-5 |
| Primary APN | 03-4930-0001-01-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 992 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 992 sqft |
| Basement Area | 992 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 992 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 39,030 sqft (0.896 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 223 ft deep x 175 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1612 E BRITAIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B TWO FAMI |
| Legal Description | LOTS 1,2 & 3 MERGENTHALER'S SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | MERGENTHALERS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1612 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 25, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3135 / 973 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 7, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03126/1532 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 1612 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2013 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 03176/1846 |
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| Date | Jul 3, 2017 |
| Book Page | 3176/1846 |
| Name | CHEMICAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MIDLAND, MI 48640 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $42,100 (+20.29%) | $84,200 (+20.29%) | |
| 2025 | $1,066.00 (+13.16%) | ||
| 2023 | $35,000 | $70,000 | |
| 2022 | $942.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 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 56 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 |
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