Berrien County property record for 1623 Berrien Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.318 acres (13,852 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $86,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,327 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-4840-0064-00-0 |
| Primary APN | 03-4840-0064-00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 912 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 13,852 sqft (0.318 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 194 ft deep x 71.5 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 396 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1623 BERRIEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-3916 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | LOT 13 BLK 5 MAPLEHURST |
| Legal Subdivision | MAPLEHURST |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Legal Unit | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
1623 Berrien Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2022.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7910 FOREST BEACH RD, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9772 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 20, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022343900 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3364 / 2388 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02855/1936 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1623 BERRIEN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3916 |
| Document Number | 03364/2388 |
| Book / Page | 3364 / 2388 |
| Map Reference | LB 7 PG 10 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022343900 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $645.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1623 BERRIEN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3916 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5753 HIGHWAY 85 N, CRESTVIEW, FL 32536-9365 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1623 Berrien Ave was $2,327.
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 | $51,200 | $102,400 | |
| 2025 | $2,327.00 | ||
| 2023 | $42,500 | $85,000 | |
| 2022 | $823.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1623 Berrien Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1986.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1986 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1623 Berrien 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 300 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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