Berrien County property record for 234 Walnut St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 748 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,229 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $18,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $706 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-4540-0019-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 03-4540-0019-00-5 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Building Area | 748 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 748 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 6,229 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 234 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2948 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B TWO FAMI |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 BLK 2 LEESIDE 2ND ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | LEESIDE 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Legal Unit | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 234 WALNUT ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2948 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026450791 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3469 / 864 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 15, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02853/1120 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 234 WALNUT ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2948 |
| Document Number | 003469/864 |
| Book / Page | 3469 / 864 |
| Map Reference | LB 3 PG 55 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026450791 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $135.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 234 WALNUT ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2948 |
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 | $21,400 (-4.89%) | $42,800 (-4.89%) | |
| 2025 | $706.00 (-47.35%) | $22,500 (+25.7%) | $45,000 (+25.7%) |
| 2024 | $1,341.00 (+73.48%) | ||
| 2023 | $17,900 | $35,800 | |
| 2022 | $773.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 HARBOR serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Sep 2021 Failure to filter resolved · May 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Apr 2026 Treatment change without state approval Sep 2021 Lead public education Aug 2021 |
| 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 187 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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