2049 Peterson Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 2049 Peterson Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 816 sqft
Lot Size	0.232 acres (10,106 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$12,500 (Oct 1989)
Tax Bill	$24 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2025 Line of Credit Jan 2024 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`03-5730-0016-00-7`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03-5730-0016-00-7`
Alternative APN	`11-03-5730-0016-00-7`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	816 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	816 sqft
Basement Area	816 sqft
Unfinished Basement	816 sqft

Exterior

Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Lot Area	10,106 sqft (0.232 acres)
Lot Dimensions	135 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Garage Area	384 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2049 PETERSON DR
City	BENTON HARBOR
State	MI
Zip	49022-8044
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	A2 SING FA
Legal Description	LOT 16 ORCHARD HILL SUBDN
Legal Subdivision	ORCHARD HILL SUB
Legal Lot Number	16
Legal Unit	16
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BENTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2023
Census Tract	2300

Owner

2049 Peterson Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2024.

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2049 PETERSON DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-8044
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 16, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEV AUTHORITY
Jan 5, 2024	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 26, 1989 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 26, 1989 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 5, 1989
Deed Book / Page	1400 / 870
Last Transfer Date	Jan 5, 2024
Transfer Doc	03418/3012
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Property Address	2049 PETERSON DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-8044
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 8, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2049 PETERSON DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-8044

Mortgage

Document Number	00003460/1
Date	Sep 16, 2025
Book Page	3460/1
Instrument	2025441800

Lender

Name	MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEV AUTHORITY
Type	Government Agency
Address	LANSING, MI 48909

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

January 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jan 5, 2024
Property Address	2049 PETERSON DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-8044
Document Number	03418/3012
Book / Page	3418 / 3012
Map Reference	VOL 13 PL 15
Instrument Date	Jan 5, 2024
Instrument	2024395887
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 23, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	2049 PETERSON DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-8044

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2049 Peterson Dr was $24 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
County Subdivision	Benton Charter Township
Unified School District	Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$34,400 (-4.71%)	$68,800 (-4.71%)
2025	$24.00 Homeowner's exemption	$36,100	$72,200
2024	$24.00
2023		$28,800	$57,600
2022	$24.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2049 Peterson Dr 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

Wildfire risk around 2049 Peterson Dr 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 81 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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