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281 Pleasant St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 281 Pleasant St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details8 bd · 4 ba · 3,008 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,009 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$87,000 (Dec 2023)
Tax Bill$4,228 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Sale
Aug 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN52-0500-0033-00-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN52-0500-0033-00-1
Alternative APN
  • 11-52-0500-0033-00-1

Interior

Bedrooms8 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Building Area3,008 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,504 sqft
Basement Area1,504 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,504 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleQuadruplex
Lot Area5,009 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address281 PLEASANT ST
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-4543
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT A
Legal DescriptionTHE W1/2 OF LOT 6 BLK 45 ANTISDALE'S ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal SubdivisionANTISDALES ADD
Legal Block45
Legal Lot Number6
Legal Unit6
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract400

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address681 PIPESTONE ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4151
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 28, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC
Aug 3, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 28, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 28, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 3, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023395342
Deed Book / Page3418 / 673
Prior Transfer DateDec 7, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc02764/0117
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateDec 28, 2023
Property Address281 PLEASANT ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4543
Document Number003418/673
Book / Page3418 / 673
Map ReferenceLB 2 PG 3
Instrument DateDec 15, 2023
Instrument2023395342
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2024
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$652.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1243 COTTONWOOD DR, OCEANSIDE, CA 92056-2020

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address681 PIPESTONE ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4151

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateAug 3, 2018
Property Address281 PLEASANT ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4543
Document Number03213/0386
Book / Page3213 / 0386
Map ReferenceLIB2 PG3
Instrument DateJul 25, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$490.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1234 COTTONWOOD DR, OCEANSIDE, CA 92056-2019

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
MunicipalityBenton Harbor City
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$66,200 (+47.44%)$132,400 (+47.44%)
2025$4,228.00 (+113.54%)
2023$44,900$89,800
2022$1,980.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 89% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBENTON HARBOR
serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Sep 2021
Failure to filter
resolved · May 2021
Treatment and ProcedureOrganic carbon removal
Apr 2026
Treatment change without state approval
Sep 2021
Lead public education
Aug 2021
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 343 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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