Berrien County property record for 282 Walnut St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 652 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,009 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $984 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,559 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0810-0114-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 03-0810-0114-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 652 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 652 sqft |
| Basement Area | 572 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 572 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 5,009 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 282 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2948 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B TWO FAMI |
| Legal Description | LOT 114 BELMONT ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | BELMONT ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 114 |
| Legal Unit | 114 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
282 Walnut St is held in a trust since June 2024.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9587 AVENUE D, NILAND, CA 92257-9512 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 10, 1985 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2976 / 2603 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000407914 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 282 WALNUT ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2948 |
| Document Number | 0000464400 |
| Book / Page | 3481 / 279 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026464400 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 9587 AVENUE D, NILAND, CA 92257-9512 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 282 Walnut St was $2,559.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $21,700 | $43,400 | |
| 2025 | $2,559.00 | ||
| 2023 | $18,500 | $37,000 | |
| 2022 | $936.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 282 Walnut St 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.
Wildfire risk around 282 Walnut 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 187 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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