Berrien County property record for 252 Searles Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,255 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,403 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Nov 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $1,038 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-6000-0067-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 51-6000-0067-00-9 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,255 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,057 sqft |
| Basement Area | 793 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 793 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Lot Area | 6,403 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 252 SEARLES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5431 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | ENTIRE LOT 67 & THE W 5' OF LOT 66 PARKER ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR FORMERLY KNOWN AS PARKERS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR LIBER 3 PG 28 ALSO KNOWN AS COLFAX AVENUE ADDITION TO BENTON HARBOR LIBER 4 PG 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLFAX AVENUE ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 66-67 |
| Legal Unit | 67,66 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 628 RUSH ST, SOUTH BEND, IN 46601-3240 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1690 / 376 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Benton Harbor City |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,300 (+63.96%) | $64,600 (+63.96%) | |
| 2025 | $1,038.00 (+14.19%) | ||
| 2023 | $19,700 | $39,400 | |
| 2022 | $909.00 |
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.
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 | Not rated no wildfire likelihood modeled here |
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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 407 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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