Berrien County property record for 1663 Norton Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
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| Details | 1,728 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.309 acres (13,460 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,719 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0970-0007-01-1 |
| Primary APN | 03-0970-0007-01-1 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1964 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 13,460 sqft (0.309 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1663 NORTON AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-3935 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | D1 COMM |
| Legal Description | LOTS 7 & 8 BUTLER NAPIER SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | BUTLER NAPIER SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-8 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 173 ELOISE DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6511 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Oct 4, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 4, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 23, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2651 / 2076 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 03456/2635 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1663 NORTON AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3935 |
| Document Number | 003424/549 |
| Book / Page | 3424 / 549 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024403471 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 173 ELOISE DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6511 |
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 | $84,300 (-4.1%) | $168,600 (-4.1%) | |
| 2025 | $4,719.00 (+130.53%) | $87,900 (-8.91%) | $175,800 (-8.91%) |
| 2024 | $2,047.00 (+9.76%) | ||
| 2023 | $96,500 | $193,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,865.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 120 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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