166 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 166 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 825 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.175 acres (7,623 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$79,000 (Sep 2005)
Tax Bill	$2,464 (2025)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`03-8280-0030-00-1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03-8280-0030-00-1`
Alternative APN	`11-03-8280-0030-00-1`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	825 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	825 sqft
Basement Area	825 sqft
Unfinished Basement	825 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1954
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Lot Area	7,623 sqft (0.175 acres)
Lot Dimensions	127 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Area	480 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	166 MESSNER DR
City	BENTON HARBOR
State	MI
Zip	49022-6516
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	A2 SING FA
Legal Description	LOT 30 VAUGHAN SUB
Legal Subdivision	VAUGHAN SUB
Legal Lot Number	30
Legal Unit	30
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BENTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3018
Census Tract	2000

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of July 22, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	166 MESSNER DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6516
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 27, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 27, 2005 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 25, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	2649 / 1740
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
County Subdivision	Benton Charter Township
Unified School District	Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$72,000 (+17.26%)	$144,000 (+17.26%)
2025	$2,464.00 (+16.78%)
2023		$61,400	$122,800
2022	$2,110.00

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

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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