Berrien County property record for 1790 Fairplain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,256 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $12,500 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $597 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-0136-0062-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 18-0136-0062-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,256 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,256 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,256 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 155 ft deep x 132 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1790 FAIRPLAIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-7043 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | COM 1128.6'S & 4.82'W OF N QTR POST OF SEC 36 T4S R19W TH S 89 DEG 53'W 155.18' TH N 132' TH E 155.18' TH S 132' TO BEG |
| Legal Range | 19W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
1790 Fairplain Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2019.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 141, COLUMBUS, IN 47202-0141 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 30, 1979 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019253537 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3246 / 1858 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 14, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 3246001858 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1790 FAIRPLAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7043 |
| Document Number | 03246/1858 |
| Book / Page | 3246 / 1858 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 14, 2019 |
| 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 | 701 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1316 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3129 25TH ST, EVANSVILLE, IN 47703 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1790 Fairplain Ave was $597.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | St. Joseph Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,000 | $30,000 | |
| 2025 | $597.00 | ||
| 2023 | $16,500 | $33,000 | |
| 2022 | $807.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1790 Fairplain Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 1790 Fairplain Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 85% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW serves 26,780 people · EPA ID MI0003726 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ST JOSEPH |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 377 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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