2255 Laurel Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 2255 Laurel Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,295 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size	0.41 acres (17,860 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$10,200 (Apr 2025)
Tax Bill	$86 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2023 Sale Jun 2023 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`03-0009-0026-33-9`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03-0009-0026-33-9`
Alternative APN	`11-03-0009-0026-33-9`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,295 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,295 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1951
Effective Year Built	Effective 1951
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Lot Area	17,860 sqft (0.41 acres)
Lot Dimensions	170 ft deep x 110 ft wide
Garage Area	432 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2255 LAUREL DR
City	BENTON HARBOR
State	MI
Zip	49022-7868
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	PARKS,C
Legal Description	COM 1986.02' N & 814.7' N89DEG43'E OF S1/4 PST SEC 9 T4S R18W TH N89DEG43'E 110' TH N 160.6' TH S89DEG43'W 110' TH S 160.6' TO POB
Legal Range	18W
Legal Township	04S
Legal Section	09
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BENTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	2300

Owner

2255 Laurel Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2025.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1194 MCINTOSH DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7828
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 19, 2023	Land Contract, Transfer
Jun 6, 2023	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer DEVON TITLE COMPANY, DEVON TITLE AGENCY
Feb 9, 2023	Warranty Deed, Foreclosure
Dec 13, 2021	Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 17, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 17, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 12, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2025430633
Deed Book / Page	3448 / 2306
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 3, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	03356/2250
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2023: Land Contract, Transfer

Document Type	Land Contract
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Sep 19, 2023
Property Address	2255 LAUREL DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7868
Document Number	03412/1018
Book / Page	3412 / 1018
Instrument Date	Sep 15, 2023
Instrument	2023389280
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	48864 M 43, BANGOR, MI 49013-9724

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2146 BERG AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-8004

June 2023: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jun 6, 2023
Property Address	2255 LAUREL DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7868
Document Number	03405/1740
Book / Page	3405 / 1740
Instrument Date	May 18, 2023
Instrument	2023382055
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	DEVON TITLE COMPANY, DEVON TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	48884 M 43, BANGOR, MI 49013-9724

February 2023: Warranty Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Feb 9, 2023
Property Address	2255 LAUREL DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7868
Document Number	003398/268
Book / Page	3398 / 268
Instrument Date	Dec 15, 2021
Instrument	2023372592
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	100 N MICHIGAN ST # ST800, ST800, SOUTH BEND, IN 46601-1630

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2000 N CLASSEN BLVD STE 110E, 110E, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73106-6100

December 2021: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Sheriff's Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Dec 13, 2021
Property Address	2255 LAUREL DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7868
Document Number	03356/2250
Book / Page	3356 / 2250
Instrument Date	Dec 3, 2021
Instrument	3356-2250
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	100 N MICHIGAN ST STE 800, 800, SOUTH BEND, IN 46601-1630

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2255 Laurel Dr was $86.

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		$4,700	$9,400
2025	$86.00
2023		$37,100 (+13.11%)	$74,200 (+13.11%)
2022	$1,262.00 (+0.64%) Homeowner's exemption	$32,800	$65,600
2021	$1,254.00

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 2255 Laurel Dr 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 2255 Laurel Dr 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 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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