Berrien County property record for 185 Harry Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,170 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.202 acres (8,799 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $71,250 (Sep 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,409 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Mortgage Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-2400-0008-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 18-2400-0008-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,170 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Lot Area | 8,799 sqft (0.202 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 169 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 185 HARRY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-6048 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | THE W 2' OF LOT 8 & THE E 50' OF LOT 9 FRUITLAND PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | FRUITLAND |
| Legal Lot Number | 8-9 |
| Legal Unit | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 18-2400-0008-00-3
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 HARRY AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6048 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK |
| Jun 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2810 / 1275 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 185 HARRY AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6048 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03227/0770 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Book Page | 3227/0770 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45227 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 185 HARRY AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6048 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 03332/2874 |
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| Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3332/2874 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2041 |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 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 | $79,600 (+57.31%) | $159,200 (+57.31%) | |
| 2025 | $1,409.00 (+14%) | ||
| 2023 | $50,600 | $101,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,236.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 89% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 Broadband.
Based on FCC filings for 377 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW serves 26,780 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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