Berrien County property record for 296 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,145 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.217 acres (9,453 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,430 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-0821-0049-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 52-0821-0049-00-6 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 6 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,145 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Lot Area | 9,453 sqft (0.217 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 156 ft deep x 60.5 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 296 E BRITAIN AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-4976 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT B |
| Legal Description | LOT 49 ASSESSOR'S PLAT NO 21 CITY OF BENTON HARBOR SEE 11-52-9975-0161-00-5 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASSESSORS PLAT # 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Legal Unit | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 405 OHIO ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4628 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 17, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023382626 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3405 / 4115 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000407914 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 296 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4976 |
| Document Number | 03211/2199 |
| Book / Page | 3211 / 2199 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount from Assessment |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 405 OHIO ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4628 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 296 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4976 |
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 | $49,500 (+71.28%) | $99,000 (+71.28%) | |
| 2025 | $1,430.00 (+13.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $28,900 (+43.78%) | $57,800 (+43.78%) | |
| 2022 | $1,261.00 (+2.6%) | $20,100 | $40,200 |
| 2021 | $1,229.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| 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 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 343 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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