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2215 Fairplain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 2215 Fairplain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,768 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.63 acres (27,443 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$240,000 (Feb 2025)
Tax Bill$1,448 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2025 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN18-0136-0023-01-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN18-0136-0023-01-1
Alternative APN
  • 11-18-0136-0023-01-1

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,768 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,064 sqft
Basement Area704 sqft
Unfinished Basement704 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Lot Area27,443 sqft (0.63 acres)
Lot Dimensions308 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address2215 FAIRPLAIN AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-6829
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2 - SINGL
Legal DescriptionCOM 767.61' S OF NW COR OF SE QTR OF SEC 36 T4S R19W TH S 100' TH S89DEG38'E 308.25' TH N0DEG08'W 100' TH N89DEG38'W 308.25' TO BEG EXCEPT FAIRPLAIN AVE
Legal Range19W
Legal Township04S
Legal Section36
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionST. JOSEPH
Census Block Group3
Census Block3013
Census Tract700

Owner

2215 Fairplain Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2025.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2215 FAIRPLAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6829
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

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 Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 14, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 14, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 6, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2025424094
Deed Book / Page3444 / 1339
Last Transfer DateJun 11, 2025
Transfer Doc0000434496
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJun 11, 2025
Property Address2215 FAIRPLAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6829
Document Number03452/2834
Book / Page3452 / 2834
Instrument DateJun 11, 2025
Instrument2025434496
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address2215 FAIRPLAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6829

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2215 Fairplain Ave was $1,448 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
County SubdivisionSt. Joseph Charter Township
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$104,000$208,000
2025$1,448.00
2023$66,700$133,400
2022$1,279.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2215 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2018)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 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

Wildfire risk around 2215 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 RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 89% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemSOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW
serves 26,780 people · EPA ID MI0003726
Water SourcePurchased surface water from ST JOSEPH
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 158 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Mercury Fiber.

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