286 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 286 Messner Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 967 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size	0.175 acres (7,623 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$165,000 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill	$2,800 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`03-8280-0019-00-7`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03-8280-0019-00-7`
Alternative APN	`11-03-8280-0019-00-7`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Building Area	967 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	967 sqft
Basement Area	967 sqft
Unfinished Basement	967 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1953
Effective Year Built	Effective 1953
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Lot Area	7,623 sqft (0.175 acres)
Lot Dimensions	127 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Area	676 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	286 MESSNER DR
City	BENTON HARBOR
State	MI
Zip	49022-6518
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	A2 SING FA
Legal Description	LOT 19 VAUGHAN SUB
Legal Subdivision	VAUGHAN SUB
Legal Lot Number	19
Legal Unit	19
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BENTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3018
Census Tract	2000

Owner

Source: Berrien County records · APN 03-8280-0019-00-7

Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	286 MESSNER DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6518
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 24, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 24, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 08, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2022341389
Deed Book / Page	3361 / 1925
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 02, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc	02838/1909
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jan 24, 2022
Property Address	286 MESSNER DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6518
Document Number	03361/1925
Book / Page	3361 / 1925
Map Reference	LB 13 PG 5
Instrument Date	Jan 14, 2022
Instrument	2022341389
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 09, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$1,237.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2254 M 139, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6112

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	286 MESSNER DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6518

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
County Subdivision	Benton Charter Township
Unified School District	Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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		$90,300 (+4.88%)	$180,600 (+4.88%)
2025	$2,800.00 (+5.07%) Homeowner's exemption	$86,100 (+3.11%)	$172,200 (+3.11%)
2024	$2,665.00 (+56.12%)
2023		$83,500	$167,000
2022	$1,707.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

Based on FCC filings for 423 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water System	SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW serves 26,780 people
Water Source	Purchased surface water from ST JOSEPH
Last State Inspection	Feb 2025
Lead	1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.