Berrien County property record for 277 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Convenience Store |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,215 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,489 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $36,000 (Oct 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,142 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-3400-0038-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 52-3400-0038-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,215 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,489 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 277 E BRITAIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-4959 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Convenience Store |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT B |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 BLK D INGHAMS & BOWMANS ADDITION TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR SEE 11-52-9975-0177-00-9 |
| Legal Subdivision | INGHAMS & BOWMANS ADDITION |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Legal Unit | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1033 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
277 E Britain Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 1998.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 BENTON ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3308 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 15, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1922 / 449 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 277 E Britain Ave was $1,142.
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 | $99,200 | $198,400 | |
| 2025 | $1,142.00 | ||
| 2023 | $74,200 | $148,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,007.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 277 E Britain Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 277 E Britain Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 343 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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