Berrien County property record for 220 Madeline Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,017 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,267 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Transfer Mar 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-6840-0066-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 03-6840-0066-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 9,017 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 220 MADELINE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2821 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | LOT 66 & THE E 22' OF LOT 67 RIDGEWOOD |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGEWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 66-67 |
| Legal Unit | 66,67 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2047 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
220 Madeline Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2024.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 141 N WINANS ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3327 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 17, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 28, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024420116 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3440 / 2174 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 220 MADELINE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2821 |
| Document Number | 03398/1341 |
| Book / Page | 3398 / 1341 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023372833 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 S HULL AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3329 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1000, OTISVILLE, NY 10963-1000 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 220 MADELINE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2821 |
| Document Number | 03166/0524 |
| Book / Page | 3166 / 0524 |
| Map Reference | VOL6 PG20 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 S HULL AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3329 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3780 CAMELOT DR SE APT 1A, 1A, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546-6064 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 220 Madeline Ave was $1,267, down 53.1% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 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 | $25,300 (+0.8%) | $50,600 (+0.8%) | |
| 2025 | $1,267.00 (-53.09%) | $25,100 | $50,200 |
| 2024 | $2,701.00 | ||
| 2023 | $36,600 | $73,200 | |
| 2022 | $421.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 220 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 risk around 220 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.
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 |
| 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.
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 |
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