Berrien County property record for 2072 Fairplain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,849 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.362 acres (15,769 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $138,000 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,543 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-0880-0014-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 18-0880-0014-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,849 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,849 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,679 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,679 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 15,769 sqft (0.362 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 118 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 2072 FAIRPLAIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-7046 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | LOT 14 BIRKHOLM SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Subdivision | BIRKHOLM SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Legal Unit | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
2072 Fairplain Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2011.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2072 FAIRPLAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7046 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2972 / 1771 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 2072 FAIRPLAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7046 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2072 FAIRPLAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7046 |
| Document Number | 03465/1835 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Book Page | 3465/1835 |
| Instrument | 2025446970 |
| Name | LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MIAMI, FL 33146 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Dec 8, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2072 Fairplain Ave was $2,543 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 | $125,600 | $251,200 | |
| 2025 | $2,543.00 | ||
| 2023 | $93,600 | $187,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,244.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2072 Fairplain Ave 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 2072 Fairplain Ave 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 96% of the US · lower than 91% 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 108 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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