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1701 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 1701 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 ba · 1,747 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size0.21 acres (9,148 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$69,900 (Feb 2019)
Tax Bill$3,603 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2025 Sale
Feb 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03-2230-0026-03-9

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-2230-0026-03-9
Alternative APN
  • 11-03-2230-0026-03-9

Interior

Full Baths3 Baths
Building Area1,747 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,747 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1946
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1946
Architectural StyleRaised Ranch
Lot Area9,148 sqft (0.21 acres)
Lot Dimensions69.7 ft deep x 138 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1701 E BRITAIN AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-1662
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeB TWO FAMI
Legal DescriptionBEG 33' N0DEG22'38W & 33' E OF THE W1/4 PST SEC 21 T4S R18W TH N0DEG22'38"W 69.68' TH E 138.5' TH S0DEG22'38"E 69.68' TH W 138.5' TO POB
Legal Range18W
Legal Township04S
Legal Section21
Legal Lot Number26
Legal Unit26
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3010
Census Tract2200

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address4839 RED ARROW HWY, COLOMA, MI 49038-8952
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingLife Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 2, 2025Deed, Transfer
Feb 7, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FIFTH THIRD BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 7, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 7, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 7, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page3228 / 2801
Last Transfer DateAug 25, 2025
Transfer Doc03458/4161
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2025: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateSep 2, 2025
Property Address1701 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1662
Document Number03458/4161
Book / Page3458 / 4161
Instrument DateAug 25, 2025
Instrument2025440765
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 30, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4839 RED ARROW HWY, COLOMA, MI 49038-8952

February 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateFeb 7, 2019
Property Address1701 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1662
Document Number03228/2801
Book / Page3228 / 2801
Instrument DateJan 28, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE MERIDIAN, CHICAGO TITLE OF MICHIGAN

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$602.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 8715, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49023-8715

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4839 RED ARROW HWY, COLOMA, MI 49038-8952

Mortgage

Document Number0032282803
DateFeb 7, 2019
Instrument3228/2803
Lender
NameFIFTH THIRD BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
County SubdivisionBenton Charter Township
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$45,800 (+19.58%)$91,600 (+19.58%)
2025$3,603.00 (+8.07%)
2023$38,300$76,600
2022$3,334.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemBENTON HARBOR
serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Sep 2021
Failure to filter
resolved · May 2021
Treatment and ProcedureOrganic carbon removal
Apr 2026
Treatment change without state approval
Sep 2021
Lead public education
Aug 2021
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30

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