Berrien County property record for 2159 Ogden Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,886 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.272 acres (11,848 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,823 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-6760-0016-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 03-6760-0016-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,886 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,886 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,886 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,886 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 11,848 sqft (0.272 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 540 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 2159 OGDEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-6636 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | LOT 16 OLIVER RECTOR SUBDN |
| Legal Subdivision | OLIVER RECTOR SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Legal Unit | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3041 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of July 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2159 OGDEN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6636 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 19, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023386394 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3409 / 2596 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 03443/4191 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2159 OGDEN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6636 |
| Document Number | 03409/2596 |
| Book / Page | 3409 / 2596 |
| Map Reference | LB 17 PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023386394 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,687.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2072 ELM TER, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7130 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2159 OGDEN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6636 |
| Document Number | 2023386395 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023386395 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $128,300 (+6.92%) | $256,600 (+6.92%) | |
| 2025 | $3,823.00 (+1.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $120,000 (+2.83%) | $240,000 (+2.83%) |
| 2024 | $3,775.00 (+68.15%) | ||
| 2023 | $116,700 (+30.83%) | $233,400 (+30.83%) | |
| 2022 | $2,245.00 (+3.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $89,200 | $178,400 |
| 2021 | $2,178.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | BENTON HARBOR serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Sep 2021 Failure to filter resolved · May 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Apr 2026 Treatment change without state approval Sep 2021 Lead public education Aug 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 254 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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