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2970 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 2970 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 2,092 sqft · built 1885
Lot Size30 acres (1,306,800 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$147,900 (Aug 1999)
Tax Bill$3,197 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2017 Line of Credit
Mar 2026 Transfer
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03-0022-0025-04-6

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-0022-0025-04-6
Alternative APN
  • 11-03-0022-0025-04-6

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,092 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,468 sqft
Basement Area1,468 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,568 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1885
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1885
Lot Area1,306,800 sqft (30 acres)
Total Buildings3 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address2970 E BRITAIN AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-9758
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAA RURAL
Legal DescriptionCOM 1310' W OF E1/4 PST SEC 22 T4S R18W TH W 995.9' TH S00DEG30'45''E 1319.2' TH S89DEG54'15''E 984.1' TH N 1320.82' TO POB
Legal Range18W
Legal Township04S
Legal Section22
Legal SubdivisionHOYTS ADDITION
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract2400

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address921 WAYNE ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1445
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingLife Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 8, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
HONOR CU
Mar 4, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 17, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 17, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 17, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer
Nov 13, 2018Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 31, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 31, 1999 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 11, 1992 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page1998 / 1129
Last Transfer DateFeb 4, 2026
Transfer Doc03471/2109
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Property Address2970 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9758
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 31, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number03182/2456
DateSep 8, 2017
Book Page3182/2456
Lender
NameHONOR CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressBERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueSep 12, 2037
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

March 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMar 4, 2026
Property Address2970 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9758
Document Number03471/2109
Book / Page3471 / 2109
Instrument DateFeb 4, 2026
Instrument2026453054
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 31, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Living Trust
Address2970 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9758

June 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJun 17, 2024
Property Address2970 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9758
Document Number03428/1288
Book / Page3428 / 1288
Instrument DateMay 20, 2024
Instrument2024407977
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 31, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2970 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9758

June 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJun 17, 2024
Property Address2970 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9758
Document Number03428/1284
Book / Page3428 / 1284
Instrument DateMay 20, 2024
Instrument2024407975
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 31, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address2970 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9758

June 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJun 17, 2024
Property Address2970 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9758
Document Number03428/1286
Book / Page3428 / 1286
Instrument DateMay 20, 2024
Instrument2024407976
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 31, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2970 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9758

November 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateNov 13, 2018
Property Address2970 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9758
Document Number03222/1876
Book / Page3222 / 1876
Map ReferenceMB1 PG602
Instrument DateNov 12, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 31, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address2970 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9758

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
County SubdivisionBenton Charter Township
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$264,300 (+12.23%)$528,600 (+12.23%)
2025$3,197.00 (+2.24%) Homeowner's exemption$235,500 (+59.66%)$471,000 (+59.66%)
2024$3,127.00 (+12%)
2023$147,500$295,000
2022$2,792.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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