Berrien County property record for 173 Lormar Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,302 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,062 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,000 (Dec 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,887 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Dec 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-2230-0039-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 18-2230-0039-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,302 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,302 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,302 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,302 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 10,062 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70.6 ft deep x 142 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 173 LORMAR AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-6755 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 BLOCK 5 FAIRPLAIN GARDENS |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRPLAIN GARDENS |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Legal Unit | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3026 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 18-2230-0039-00-5
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 173 LORMAR AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6755 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 08, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP |
| Dec 26, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 26, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 26, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 26, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3260 / 2068 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 03343/1103 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 08, 2021 |
| Property Address | 173 LORMAR AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6755 |
| Document Number | 03343/1103 |
| Book / Page | 3343 / 1103 |
| Map Reference | LB 12 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 173 LORMAR AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6755 |
| Document Number | 0033431105 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 08, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3343/1105 |
| Name | AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 173 LORMAR AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6755 |
| Document Number | 03260/2068 |
| Book / Page | 3260 / 2068 |
| Map Reference | LB 12 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $989.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 173 LORMAR AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6755 |
| Document Number | 0032602070 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3260/2070 |
| Name | AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2050 |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | St. Joseph Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $82,700 (+3.76%) | $165,400 (+3.76%) | |
| 2025 | $1,887.00 (+3.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $79,700 | $159,400 |
| 2024 | $1,820.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berrien County (26021C), updated September 10, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 260210007003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018, river or lake flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 438 locations within about half a mile of this property
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