Berrien County property record for 241 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,059 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $107,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,004 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-8280-0012-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 03-8280-0012-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 8,059 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 241 MESSNER DR |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-6517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 VAUGHAN SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | VAUGHAN SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Legal Unit | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 241 MESSNER DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 19, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3176 / 895 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 241 MESSNER DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6517 |
| Document Number | 03176/0895 |
| Book / Page | 3176 / 0895 |
| Map Reference | VOL13 PG5 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $920.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 241 MESSNER DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6517 |
| Document Number | 0031760896 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3176/0896 |
| Name | UNITED FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
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 | $70,500 | $141,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,004.00 |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 |
| Also Mapped Here | SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW |
| 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 423 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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