Berrien County property record for 1894 Nichols Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,464 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $22,500 (Feb 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,643 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Transfer Dec 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-0026-0008-58-7 |
| Primary APN | 01-0026-0008-58-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,464 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 401 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1894 NICHOLS RD |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9415 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM 33'W & 2001.6'S OF E1/4 PST OF SEC 26 T4S R17W TH S 50'TH W 348.54 FT TO A MEANDER PT TH N05DEG20'E ON A MEANDER LN 50.2'TO A MEANDER PT TH E 343.87'TO POB ALSO ALL THAT LAND LYING BETWEEN MEANDER LN & PIPESTONE LAKE BY EXTENDING THE NLY & SLY BO |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BAINBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
1894 Nichols Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2021.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1894 NICHOLS RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9415 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Correction Deed |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 13, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 13, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1864 / 453 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 03356/3324 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1894 NICHOLS RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9415 |
| Document Number | 03351/1896 |
| Book / Page | 3351 / 1896 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1894 NICHOLS RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9415 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1894 NICHOLS RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9415 |
| Document Number | 03356/3324 |
| Book / Page | 3356 / 3324 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021337824 |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1894 NICHOLS RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9415 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1894 Nichols Rd was $1,643 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.3% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Bainbridge Township |
| Unified School District | Watervliet School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $134,700 (+1.66%) | $269,400 (+1.66%) | |
| 2025 | $1,643.00 (+3.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $132,500 | $265,000 |
| 2024 | $1,591.00 | ||
| 2023 | $136,400 | $272,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,467.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1894 Nichols Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
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 Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2016 · other causes |
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 1894 Nichols Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
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