Berrien County property record for 1950 Fairplain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,498 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,997 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Mortgage Jul 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-0136-0065-01-6 |
| Primary APN | 18-0136-0065-01-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,498 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,498 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,498 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,498 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 178 ft deep x 102 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1950 FAIRPLAIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-7044 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | COM 1660.8'S OF N1/4 PST SEC 36 T4S R19W TH S 100'TH N89 DEG57'W 110'TH N 100'TH S89 DEG57'E 110'TO POB ALSO COM 894.2'N & 110'N89DEG31'W OF CEN SEC 36 TH N89DEG31'W 68.8'TH N 102'TH S89DEG31'E 68.8'TH S 102'TO POB |
| Legal Range | 19W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
1950 Fairplain Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2015.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1950 FAIRPLAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7044 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Jul 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1931 / 1485 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 9, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 03109/3015 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 1950 FAIRPLAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7044 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03234/3219 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2019 |
| Book Page | 3234/3219 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2034 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 1950 FAIRPLAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7044 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1950 FAIRPIAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7044 |
| Document Number | 03335/2973 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3335/2973 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 1950 FAIRPLAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7044 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1950 FAIRPLAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7044 |
| Document Number | 03370/1142 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3370/1142 |
| Instrument | 2022349890 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1950 Fairplain Ave was $1,997 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.9% from the year before.
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 | $104,700 (+4.08%) | $209,400 (+4.08%) | |
| 2025 | $1,997.00 (+2.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $100,600 | $201,200 |
| 2024 | $1,940.00 | ||
| 2023 | $68,200 | $136,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,762.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1950 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 1950 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 97% of the US · lower than 93% 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 108 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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