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248 Cornelia St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 248 Cornelia St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.143 acres (6,229 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$928 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill$95 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Sale
Nov 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03-0820-0022-00-9

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-0820-0022-00-9
Alternative APN
  • 11-03-0820-0022-00-9

Exterior

Lot Area6,229 sqft (0.143 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address248 CORNELIA ST
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-3032
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeB TWO FAMI
Legal DescriptionLOT 22 BLK 2 BENTON HARBOR IMPROVEMENT ASSNS 5TH ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal SubdivisionBENTON HARBOR IMPROVEMENT ASSNS 5TH ADD
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number22
Legal Unit22
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1033
Census Tract2200

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of July 22, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1472 DOWNING AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2138
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 24, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Nov 17, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 24, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 24, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 22, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023387532
Deed Book / Page3410 / 2913
Prior Transfer DateAug 22, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc03410/2913
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateAug 24, 2023
Property Address248 CORNELIA ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3032
Document Number03410/2913
Book / Page3410 / 2913
Instrument DateAug 22, 2023
Instrument2023387532
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address701 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1316

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1472 DOWNING AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2138

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateNov 17, 2020
Property Address248 CORNELIA ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3032
Document Number03300/1878
Book / Page3300 / 1878
Instrument DateNov 16, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address701 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1316

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address707 PARK AVE NE APT 1382, 1382, ATLANTA, GA 30326-3410

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
County SubdivisionBenton Charter Township
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,500 (+25%)$3,000 (+25%)
2025$95.00 (+7.95%)
2023$1,200 (+9.09%)$2,400 (+9.09%)
2022$88.00 (+1%)$1,100$2,200
2021$80.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBENTON HARBOR
serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Sep 2021
Failure to filter
resolved · May 2021
Treatment and ProcedureOrganic carbon removal
Apr 2026
Treatment change without state approval
Sep 2021
Lead public education
Aug 2021
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 328 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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