Berrien County property record for 256 Pollard Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,872 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,800 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-6840-0032-01-0 |
| Primary APN | 03-6840-0032-01-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,872 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 256 POLLARD AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2836 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 32 & 33 RIDGEWOOD |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGEWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 32-33 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 03-6840-0032-01-0
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1508 N NEW JERSEY ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202-2626 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021317003 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3328 / 1406 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 03432/2966 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 256 POLLARD AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2836 |
| Document Number | 03328/1406 |
| Book / Page | 3328 / 1406 |
| Map Reference | LB 6 PG 20 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $731.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1508 N NEW JERSEY ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202-2626 |
| Document Number | 0033281225 |
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| Date | May 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3328/1225 |
| Name | AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2051 |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $75,900 (+5.12%) | $151,800 (+5.12%) | |
| 2025 | $2,800.00 (+3.09%) | $72,200 (+35.21%) | $144,400 (+35.21%) |
| 2024 | $2,716.00 (+8.04%) | ||
| 2023 | $53,400 | $106,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,514.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berrien County (26021C), updated September 10, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 260210025002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 121 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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