216 Madeline Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 216 Madeline Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property Type	Residential Vacant Land
Lot Size	0.488 acres (21,257 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$52,500 (Mar 2004)
Tax Bill	$589 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2017 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`03-6840-0068-01-4`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03-6840-0068-01-4`
Alternative APN	`11-03-6840-0068-01-4`

Exterior

Lot Area	21,257 sqft (0.488 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 170 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	216 MADELINE AVE
City	BENTON HARBOR
State	MI
Zip	49022-2821
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Vacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning Code	A2 SING FA
Legal Description	LOTS 67,68,69 & 70 RIDGEWOOD EXC THE E 22'OF LOT 67 ALSO EXC THE W 8'OF LOT 70
Legal Subdivision	RIDGEWOOD
Legal Lot Number	67-70
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BENTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2047
Census Tract	2500

Owner

216 Madeline Ave, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in October 2017.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	404 WILLIAMS PL, EAST DUNDEE, IL 60118-2323
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 11, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 11, 2004 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 27, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	2487 / 1142
Last Transfer Date	Oct 30, 2017
Transfer Doc	03188/0267
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Oct 31, 2017
Property Address	216 MADELINE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2821
Document Number	03188/0267
Book / Page	3188 / 0267
Instrument Date	Oct 30, 2017
Instrument	3188-0267
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	701 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1316

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Living Trust
Address	404 WILLIAMS PL, EAST DUNDEE, IL 60118-2323

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 216 Madeline Ave was $589, up 3.2% from the year before.

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		$40,300 (-2.18%)	$80,600 (-2.18%)
2025	$589.00 (+3.15%)	$41,200	$82,400
2024	$571.00
2023		$31,000	$62,000
2022	$518.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 216 Madeline Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1980.

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	2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	6 (1980–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA	6 of 6
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2019 · other causes

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

Wildfire risk around 216 Madeline Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	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	BENTON CHARTER TOWNSHIP serves 6,768 people · EPA ID MI0000605
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jun 2022
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 121 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20