Berrien County property record for 205 Benjamin St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.426 acres (18,557 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,902 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-2720-0007-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 18-2720-0007-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,280 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 18,557 sqft (0.426 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 134 ft Depth |
| Garage Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 205 BENJAMIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-6808 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 GERSONDE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Subdivision | GERSONDE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Legal Unit | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3042 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 18-2720-0007-00-1
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2281 W ROCKEY WEED RD, STEVENSVILLE, MI 49127-9461 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 03, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 03, 2002 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 22, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2214 / 2281 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $114,600 (+52.39%) | $229,200 (+52.39%) | |
| 2025 | $2,902.00 (+13.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $75,200 | $150,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,559.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2024 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · river or lake flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: 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 |
Based on FCC filings for 438 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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