Berrien County property record for 1709 Riverside Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,126 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.44 acres (19,166 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $12,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,316 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0008-0015-01-1 |
| Primary APN | 03-0008-0015-01-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,126 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,126 sqft |
| Basement Area | 750 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 750 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 19,166 sqft (0.44 acres) |
| Lot Width | 146 ft Width |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1709 RIVERSIDE RD |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9585 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SPEC US |
| Legal Description | PT OF SECS 5 & 8 T4S R18W COM 461' E OF NW COR OF SEC 8 TH S01DEG43'E 133'TH E 118'TH N01DEG43'W 199.2' TO C/L OF RD TH S57DEG26'W 127.9' TH W 12.2'TO BEG |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1709 RIVERSIDE RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9585 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 24, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 20173186-1974 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3186 / 1974 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1709 RIVERSIDE RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9585 |
| Document Number | 03186/1974 |
| Book / Page | 3186 / 1974 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3186-1974 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $791.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 230 S WEST ST, COLOMA, MI 49038-9511 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1709 RIVERSIDE RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9585 |
| Document Number | 0031861976 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3186-1976 |
| Name | DIAMOND RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
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 | $53,700 (+13.05%) | $107,400 (+13.05%) | |
| 2025 | $1,316.00 (+13.64%) | ||
| 2023 | $47,500 | $95,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,158.00 |
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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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