Berrien County property record for 243 Walnut St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,229 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $102 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-4540-0013-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 03-4540-0013-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| 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 | 243 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2947 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | B TWO FAMI |
| Legal Description | LOT 13 BLK 1 LEESIDE 2ND ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | LEESIDE 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Legal Unit | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 628 CATAWBA AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5143 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 03386/3277 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 243 WALNUT ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2947 |
| Document Number | 03386/3277 |
| Book / Page | 3386 / 3277 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022363316 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 773 N WELLS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7713 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 628 CATAWBA AVE, MUSKEGON, MI 49442-5143 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 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 | $1,500 (+25%) | $3,000 (+25%) | |
| 2025 | $102.00 (+54.55%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,200 | $2,400 | |
| 2022 | $66.00 |
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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