Berrien County property record for 281 Ross St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,008 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $21 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale Dec 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-7150-0021-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 54-7150-0021-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 4,008 sqft (0.092 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 32 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 281 ROSS ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-4545 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT B |
| Legal Description | THE N1/2 OF LOT 6 BLK 49 SHENEMAN'S ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR MAP 483B |
| Legal Subdivision | SHENEMANS ADD |
| Legal Block | 49 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Legal Unit | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
281 Ross St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2021.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2041 N LEAVITT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60647-0223 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 003347/581 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 281 ROSS ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4545 |
| Document Number | 003347/581 |
| Book / Page | 3347 / 581 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $8.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 181333, CORONADO, CA 92178-1333 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2041 N LEAVITT ST, CHICAGO, IL 60647-0223 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 281 ROSS ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4545 |
| Document Number | 0003304/43 |
| Book / Page | 3304 / 43 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 181333, CORONADO, CA 92178-1333 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Ross St was $21.
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 | $2,100 | $4,200 | |
| 2025 | $21.00 | ||
| 2023 | $400 | $800 | |
| 2022 | $18.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Ross St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 281 Ross St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 318 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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