2252 Highland Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 2252 Highland Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,100 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	5.94 acres (258,746 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$18,000 (Sep 2005)
Tax Bill	$2,101 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Transfer Mar 2021 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`03-0021-0006-11-0`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03-0021-0006-11-0`
Alternative APN	`11-03-0021-0006-11-0`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,100 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,100 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Lot Area	258,746 sqft (5.94 acres)
Garage Area	880 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2252 HIGHLAND AVE
City	BENTON HARBOR
State	MI
Zip	49022-9786
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	A2 SING FA
Legal Description	SPLIT/COMBINED ON 01/06/2015 FROM 03-0021-0006-07-8, 03-0021-0006-04-3; COM 272.3' E OF N1/4 PST SEC 21 T4S R18W TH E 784.05' TH S 0 DEG43'E 330.07'TH S89DEG59'W 784.05' TH N 0 DEG38'W 330.26' TO POB
Legal Range	18W
Legal Township	04S
Legal Section	21
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BENTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3001
Census Tract	2200

Owner

2252 Highland Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	2252 HIGHLAND AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9786
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 15, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 15, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 27, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 27, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	2649 / 1882
Last Transfer Date	Mar 10, 2021
Transfer Doc	03317/3099
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Mar 15, 2021
Property Address	2252 HIGHLAND AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9786
Document Number	03317/3101
Book / Page	3317 / 3101
Instrument Date	Mar 10, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	2252 HIGHLAND AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9786

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Mar 15, 2021
Property Address	2252 HIGHLAND AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9786
Document Number	03317/3099
Book / Page	3317 / 3099
Instrument Date	Mar 10, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	2252 HIGHLAND AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9786

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2252 Highland Ave was $2,101 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.5% 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		$121,800 (+25.7%)	$243,600 (+25.7%)
2025	$2,101.00 (+1.55%) Homeowner's exemption	$96,900	$193,800
2024	$2,069.00
2023		$79,900	$159,800
2022	$1,821.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2252 Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 2252 Highland 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	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 37 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
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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