Berrien County property record for 2097 Fairplain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,122 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.297 acres (12,937 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,450 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer Apr 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-0920-0031-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 18-0920-0031-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,122 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,122 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,122 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,122 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 12,937 sqft (0.297 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 2097 FAIRPLAIN AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-6825 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | LOT 31 BODTKE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Subdivision | BODTKE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Legal Unit | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
2097 Fairplain Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2026.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2097 FAIRPLAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6825 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 1994 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 1994 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 9, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1624 / 596 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 03475/1453 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2097 FAIRPLAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6825 |
| Document Number | 0000458874 |
| Book / Page | 3475 / 1453 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.458874 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Trust |
| Address | 2097 FAIRPLAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6825 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2097 FAIRPLAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6825 |
| Document Number | 03475/1453 |
| Book / Page | 3475 / 1453 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026458874 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 2097 FAIRPLAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6825 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2097 Fairplain Ave was $1,450 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.9% from the year before.
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 | $80,700 (-0.37%) | $161,400 (-0.37%) | |
| 2025 | $1,450.00 (+2.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $81,000 | $162,000 |
| 2024 | $1,409.00 | ||
| 2023 | $52,000 | $104,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,281.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2097 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 2097 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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