Berrien County property record for 3953 E Napier Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,690 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 1.67 acres (73,137 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,416 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-3200-0009-01-4 |
| Primary APN | 03-3200-0009-01-4 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,690 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,690 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,690 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,690 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 73,137 sqft (1.67 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 731 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 497 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 3953 E NAPIER AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9675 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AA RURAL |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 HILLSIDE SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLSIDE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Legal Unit | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
3953 E Napier Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2019.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3953 E NAPIER AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9675 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 3260/0113 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3953 E NAPIER AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9675 |
| Document Number | 3260/0113 |
| Book / Page | 3260 / 0113 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3953 E NAPIER AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9675 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3953 E Napier Ave was $2,416 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $126,600 (+3.6%) | $253,200 (+3.6%) | |
| 2025 | $2,416.00 (+3.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $122,200 | $244,400 |
| 2024 | $2,344.00 | ||
| 2023 | $107,100 | $214,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,126.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3953 E Napier Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 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 risk around 3953 E Napier Ave is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 85% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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