Berrien County property record for 1975 Commonwealth Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,444 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.489 acres (21,301 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $185,500 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,756 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Line of Credit Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-6950-0024-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 18-6950-0024-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,444 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,444 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,444 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,444 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 21,301 sqft (0.489 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 152 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1975 COMMONWEALTH RD |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-7011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | LOTS 24 & 25 RUSSELL PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | RUSSELL PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 24-25 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3024 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1975 COMMONWEALTH RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
| Sep 27, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage OAK MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 23, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022363485 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3387 / 620 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 1975 COMMONWEALTH RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7011 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 1, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1975 COMMONWEALTH RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7011 |
| Document Number | 03424/1012 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Book Page | 3424/1012 |
| Instrument | 2024403584 |
| Name | THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43231 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Mar 26, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1975 COMMONWEALTH RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7011 |
| Document Number | 003387/620 |
| Book / Page | 3387 / 620 |
| Map Reference | LB 12 PG 51 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022363485 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,391.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 610 SHIP ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-2285 |
| Document Number | 0033870621 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 3387-0621 |
| Name | OAK MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.25% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2032 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.25% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 11.2% |
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 | $74,800 (+29.19%) | $149,600 (+29.19%) | |
| 2025 | $1,756.00 (+14.47%) | ||
| 2023 | $57,900 | $115,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,534.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 438 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 |
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