Berrien County property record for 243 N Fair Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Retail Store |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,312 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Feb 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $647 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0820-0011-01-5 |
| Primary APN | 03-0820-0011-01-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,312 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 6,360 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 243 N FAIR AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-3003 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Store |
| Local Zoning Code | SPEC US |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 BLK 2 BENTON HARBOR IMPROVEMENT ASSNS 5TH ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | BENTON HARBOR IMPROVEMENT ASSNS 5TH ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Legal Unit | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
243 N Fair Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in February 1997.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1051 PONTIAC, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1854 / 751 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 243 N Fair Ave was $647.
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 | $37,500 | $75,000 | |
| 2025 | $647.00 | ||
| 2023 | $37,200 | $74,400 | |
| 2022 | $580.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 243 N Fair 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 risk around 243 N Fair 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 328 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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