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248 E Napier Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 248 E Napier Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · built 1943
Lot Size0.51 acres (22,216 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$16,000 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill$685 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Sale
Aug 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03-0031-0004-00-5

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-0031-0004-00-5
Alternative APN
  • 11-03-0031-0004-00-5

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1943
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1943
Architectural StyleRaised Ranch
Lot Area22,216 sqft (0.51 acres)
Lot Dimensions443 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone

Location & Zoning

Street Address248 E NAPIER AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-7334
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA2 SING FA
Legal DescriptionCOM 396.66'W OF NE COR OF NW1/4 OF NW1/4 OF SEC 31 T4S R18W TH S 443' TH W 50'TH N 443'TH E 50'TO BEG
Legal Range18W
Legal Township04S
Legal Section31
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
Census Tract2000

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address502 HIGHLAND AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-2412
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 8, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC
Aug 2, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
MTC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 8, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 8, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 2, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023382191
Deed Book / Page3405 / 2251
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJun 8, 2023
Property Address248 E NAPIER AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7334
Document Number03405/2251
Book / Page3405 / 2251
Instrument DateMay 26, 2023
Instrument2023382191
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$120.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1406 MERRIMAC ST, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29405-4107

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address502 HIGHLAND AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-2412

August 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateAug 2, 2017
Property Address248 E NAPIER AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7334
Document Number03179/1184
Book / Page3179 / 1184
Instrument DateJul 25, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyMTC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$25.80
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1406 MERRIMAC ST, CHARLESTON, SC 29405-4107
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 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$10,400 (+50.72%)$20,800 (+50.72%)
2025$685.00 (+116.77%)
2023$6,900 (+4.55%)$13,800 (+4.55%)
2022$316.00 (+6.4%)$6,600$13,200
2021$297.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 SystemSOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW
serves 26,780 people · EPA ID MI0003726
Water SourcePurchased surface water from ST JOSEPH
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 423 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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