Berrien County property record for 168 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.294 acres (12,807 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,088 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,245 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer Oct 2025 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-0801-0042-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 51-0801-0042-00-2 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,272 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 12,807 sqft (0.294 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 168 E BRITAIN AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-4904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT B |
| Legal Description | LOT 42 ASS'OR PLAT NO 1 CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | ASSRS 1 CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Legal Unit | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1994 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7529 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 27, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 6, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2976 / 2278 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 03461/2544 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 168 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4904 |
| Document Number | 0000459443 |
| Book / Page | 3475 / 4179 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026459443 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1994 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7529 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Property Address | 168 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4904 |
| Document Number | 03461/2544 |
| Book / Page | 3461 / 2544 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025443320 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 9157, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49023-9157 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 168 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4904 |
| Document Number | 03321/2923 |
| Book / Page | 3321 / 2923 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 9157, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49023-9157 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 9157, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49023-9157 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Benton Harbor City |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37,400 (+3.03%) | $74,800 (+3.03%) | |
| 2025 | $1,245.00 (+4.8%) | $36,300 (+61.33%) | $72,600 (+61.33%) |
| 2024 | $1,188.00 (-14.59%) | ||
| 2023 | $22,500 | $45,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,391.00 |
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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 343 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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