Berrien County property record for 2051 Russell Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 948 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,062 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,000 (Jan 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $1,477 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-2350-0003-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 18-2350-0003-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 948 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 948 sqft |
| Basement Area | 948 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 948 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 10,062 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 2051 RUSSELL RD |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-6851 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 FRICKE PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Legal Unit | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3032 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
2051 Russell Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2002.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2051 RUSSELL RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6851 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 26, 2001 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2216 / 1152 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2051 Russell Rd was $1,477 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $69,500 | $139,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,477.00 | ||
| 2023 | $49,400 | $98,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,305.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2051 Russell Rd 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 2051 Russell Rd 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 98% of the US · lower than 95% 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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