206 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 206 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size	0.175 acres (7,623 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$1,760 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`03-8280-0026-00-3`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03-8280-0026-00-3`
Alternative APN	`11-03-8280-0026-00-3`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	936 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	936 sqft
Basement Area	936 sqft
Unfinished Basement	936 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1953
Effective Year Built	Effective 1953
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Lot Area	7,623 sqft (0.175 acres)
Lot Dimensions	127 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Area	728 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	206 MESSNER DR
City	BENTON HARBOR
State	MI
Zip	49022-6518
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	A2 SING FA
Legal Description	LOT 26 VAUGHAN SUB
Legal Subdivision	VAUGHAN SUB
Legal Lot Number	26
Legal Unit	26
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BENTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3018
Census Tract	2000

Owner

206 Messner Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2026.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	206 MESSNER DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6518
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Life Estate

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Jun 18, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000466523
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jul 24, 2026
Property Address	206 MESSNER DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6518
Document Number	0000466523
Book / Page	3483 / 1239
Instrument Date	Jun 18, 2026
Instrument	2026466523
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 31, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Life Estate
Address	206 MESSNER DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6518

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 206 Messner Dr was $1,760 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		$102,300	$204,600
2025	$1,760.00
2023		$87,800	$175,600
2022	$1,509.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 206 Messner 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 206 Messner Dr 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 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 423 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