Berrien County property record for 1779 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 845 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.297 acres (12,937 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $7,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,047 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale May 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-2230-0005-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 03-2230-0005-00-7 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 845 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 845 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 12,937 sqft (0.297 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 161 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1779 E BRITAIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-1603 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B TWO FAMI |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 FAIR ACRE GARDENS |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIR ACRE GARDENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Legal Unit | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 167 W NAPIER AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6701 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 8, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 2, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 14, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023380135 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3403 / 2374 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1779 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1603 |
| Document Number | 03403/2374 |
| Book / Page | 3403 / 2374 |
| Map Reference | LB 8 PG 30 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023380135 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $52.50 |
| 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 | 167 W NAPIER BENTON, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1779 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1603 |
| Document Number | 03372/2332 |
| Book / Page | 3372 / 2332 |
| Map Reference | LB 8 PG 30 |
| Instrument Date | May 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022351857 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3596 DUTCH LN, SODUS, MI 49126-9728 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1779 E BRITAIN BENTON, SODUS, MI 49126 |
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 | $19,600 (+7.1%) | $39,200 (+7.1%) | |
| 2025 | $1,047.00 (-21.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $18,300 | $36,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,337.00 |
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 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 86 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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