Berrien County property record for 283 8th St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,450 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.319 acres (13,896 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,446 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-4500-0020-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 51-4500-0020-00-3 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 6,450 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 13,896 sqft (0.319 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 283 8TH ST |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-4749 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | NONE |
| Legal Description | ENTIRE LOTS 10 & 11 & THAT PT OF LOT 12 BLK 34 B C LEWIS & OTHERS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR LYING S OF FOL DESC LN COM 109.07'N OF SW COR SD LOT 10 TH S89DEG28'57''E 125.55'TO POE ON E LN SD LOT 12 SEE 11-51-9975-0140-00-3 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWIS & OTHERS ADD |
| Legal Block | 34 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10-12 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
283 8th St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since March 2002.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1735 GOLFVIEW RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7107 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2002 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2233 / 500 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 283 8TH ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4749 |
| Document Number | 03380/1588 |
| Book / Page | 3380 / 1588 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022358178 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1735 GOLFVIEW RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7107 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 283 8th St was $1,446.
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 | $144,700 | $289,400 | |
| 2025 | $1,446.00 | ||
| 2023 | $94,400 | $188,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,275.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 283 8th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1979–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2019 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 283 8th St is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 |
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| 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 94 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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