Berrien County property record for 278 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,362 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $35 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Transfer Jun 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-0821-0048-00-0 |
| Primary APN | 52-0821-0048-00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 7,362 sqft (0.169 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 82.2 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 278 E BRITAIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-4970 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT B |
| Legal Description | LOT 48 ASSESSOR'S PLAT NO 21 CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | ASSESSORS PLAT #21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| Legal Unit | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 760 WAUCEDA AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3139 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 1983 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 1983 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1177 / 1133 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 03176/0399 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 278 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4970 |
| Document Number | 03307/2806 |
| Book / Page | 3307 / 2806 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 760 WAUCEDA AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3139 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 278 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4970 |
| Document Number | 03176/0399 |
| Book / Page | 3176 / 0399 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 260 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4970 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 208 HASTINGS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5406 |
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 | $3,900 (-) | $7,800 (-) | |
| 2025 | $35.00 (+2.94%) | $3,900 (+457.14%) | $7,800 (+457.14%) |
| 2024 | $34.00 (+9.68%) | ||
| 2023 | $700 | $1,400 | |
| 2022 | $31.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 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 |
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| 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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