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

Berrien County property record for 399 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.103 acres (4,487 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$400 (Jan 1990)
Tax Bill$18 (2022)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2022 Sale
Oct 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN52-1500-0005-00-2

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN52-1500-0005-00-2
Alternative APN
  • 11-52-1500-0005-00-2

Exterior

Lot Area4,487 sqft (0.103 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address399 E BRITAIN AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-4907
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT B
Legal DescriptionTHE E 10' OF LOT 4 & W 30' OF LOT 5 DARCHE'S ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal SubdivisionDARCHES ADD
Legal Lot Number4-5
Legal Unit4,5
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1031
Census Tract400

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address200 E WALL ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4430
Owner TypeCompany
VestingGovernment

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 7, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Oct 24, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 3, 1990 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 3, 1990 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 28, 1985
Deed Book / Page1406 / 837
Last Transfer DateSep 7, 2022
Transfer Doc003385/788
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateSep 7, 2022
Property Address399 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4907
Document Number003385/788
Book / Page3385 / 788
Instrument DateSep 7, 2022
Instrument2022361967
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address701 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1316

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address200 WALL ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4430

October 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateOct 24, 2017
Property Address399 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4907
Document Number03187/0998
Book / Page3187 / 0998
Instrument DateOct 23, 2017
Instrument3187-0998
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address701 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1316

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address612 COLORADO AVE, CHULA VISTA, CA 91910-5203

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
MunicipalityBenton Harbor City
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Market Value
2022$18.00$600

Assessed market value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBENTON HARBOR
serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Sep 2021
Failure to filter
resolved · May 2021
Treatment and ProcedureOrganic carbon removal
Apr 2026
Treatment change without state approval
Sep 2021
Lead public education
Aug 2021
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 343 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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