Berrien County property record for 285 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,059 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Oct 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $2,566 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-8280-0016-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 03-8280-0016-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 8,059 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 285 MESSNER DR |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-6517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 16 VAUGHAN SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | VAUGHAN SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Legal Unit | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 03-8280-0016-00-8
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 MESSNER DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 23, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1604 / 1351 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $77,100 (+18.98%) | $154,200 (+18.98%) | |
| 2025 | $2,566.00 (+16.27%) | ||
| 2023 | $64,800 | $129,600 | |
| 2022 | $2,207.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berrien County (26021C), updated September 10, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 423 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T | DSL | 100 / 20 |
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