Berrien County property record for 248 Madeline Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.215 acres (9,365 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $24,000 (Jun 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $1,032 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-6840-0064-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 03-6840-0064-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 9,365 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 248 MADELINE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2821 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | LOT 64 & THE W 25' OF LOT 63 RIDGEWOOD |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGEWOOD SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 63-64 |
| Legal Unit | 64,63 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2047 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
248 Madeline Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1987.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 248 MADELINE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2821 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 11, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1311 / 73 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 248 Madeline Ave was $1,032 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $65,300 | $130,600 | |
| 2025 | $1,032.00 | ||
| 2023 | $47,800 | $95,600 | |
| 2022 | $908.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 248 Madeline Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1980–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2019 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 248 Madeline 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 | 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 CHARTER TOWNSHIP serves 6,768 people · EPA ID MI0000605 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 121 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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