Berrien County property record for 2986 Pier Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,195 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 40 acres (1,742,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $1,772 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-0033-0006-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 10-0033-0006-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 4,195 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor Area | 2,666 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,586 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Lot Area | 1,742,400 sqft (40 acres) |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 9 Buildings |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 2986 PIER RD |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9511 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Local Zoning Code | AG R AG RE |
| Legal Description | THE E 40 A OF NE1/4 SEC 33 T3S R18W EXC RR R/W |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 03S |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | HAGAR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 10100 |
2986 Pier Rd, an agricultural property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2021.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2986 PIER RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9511 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2160 / 687 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 03313/3228 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2986 PIER RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9511 |
| Document Number | 03313/3228 |
| Book / Page | 3313 / 3228 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5265 HUNTWICK RD, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-9786 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 5265 HUNTWICK RD, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-9786 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2986 Pier Rd was $1,772, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Hagar Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $271,500 (+9.04%) | $543,000 (+9.04%) | |
| 2025 | $1,772.00 (+2.9%) | $249,000 | $498,000 |
| 2024 | $1,722.00 | ||
| 2023 | $206,500 | $413,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,503.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2986 Pier Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 Claims | 13 (1985–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 1998 · river or lake flooding |
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 2986 Pier Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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