Berrien County property record for 257 Eastern Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 852 sqft · built 1939 |
| Lot Size | 0.285 acres (12,415 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $74,900 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,881 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-6860-0009-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 03-6860-0009-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 852 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 850 sqft |
| Basement Area | 850 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 850 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1939 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1939 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 12,415 sqft (0.285 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 257 EASTERN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5917 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 SUPERV PLAT OF ROBBS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBBS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Legal Unit | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 03-6860-0009-00-4
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 EASTERN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5917 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 19, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 19, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 01, 1980 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2720 / 95 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 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 | $55,200 (+28.97%) | $110,400 (+28.97%) | |
| 2025 | $1,881.00 (+37.9%) | ||
| 2023 | $42,800 | $85,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,364.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berrien County (26021C), updated September 10, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 5% of the US · above 12% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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