Berrien County property record for 18 Madison Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.077 acres (3,354 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $14 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-0901-0048-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 54-0901-0048-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 3,354 sqft (0.077 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | MADISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | PROPERTY EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXES AND ASSESSED ON THE SPECIAL ACT ROLL PURSUANT TO PA 261 OF 2003 EXPIRING 12/30/2024. LOT 18 BLK 5 BENTON HARBOR IMPROVEMENT ASSOC 1ST ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | BENTON HARBOR IMPROVEMENT ASSOC 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Legal Unit | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
18 Madison Ave, residential vacant land, 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 | 2494 IRVING DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7926 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 10, 1993 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3246 / 46 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02966/0706 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | MADISON AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022 |
| Document Number | 03246/0046 |
| Book / Page | 3246 / 0046 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1316 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2494 IRVING DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7926 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 18 Madison Ave was $14.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Benton Harbor City |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,800 | $3,600 | |
| 2025 | $14.00 | ||
| 2023 | $300 | $600 | |
| 2022 | $12.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18 Madison Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 18 Madison Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 328 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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