Berrien County property record for 337 Forest Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,009 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,805 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-5060-0122-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 54-5060-0122-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 840 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Lot Area | 5,009 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 337 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-3250 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | THE N 50' OF LOTS 6 & 7 BLK 8 MC CORD 2ND ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | MC CORD 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-7 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
337 Forest Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in June 2024.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 386 COLLINS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2742 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 2, 1998 |
| 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 | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 337 FOREST AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3250 |
| Document Number | 03388/2720 |
| Book / Page | 3388 / 2720 |
| Map Reference | VOL 3 PG 27 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022364732 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 386 COLLINS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2742 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 337 Forest Ave was $1,805.
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 | $26,600 | $53,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,805.00 | ||
| 2023 | $16,700 | $33,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,003.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 337 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 337 Forest Ave 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 328 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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