Berrien County property record for 4002 Highland Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,060 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $37,500 (Jun 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $2,112 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Line of Credit Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0023-0008-01-8 |
| Primary APN | 03-0023-0008-01-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,060 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 725 sqft |
| Basement Area | 725 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,347 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,164 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 4002 HIGHLAND AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9742 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SPEC US |
| Legal Description | COM 250.75'W OF NE COR SEC 23 T4S R18W TH S 255'TH W 512.5'TH N 255' TH E 512.5'TO POB |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
4002 Highland Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2023.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4002 HIGHLAND AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9742 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HONOR CREDIT UNION |
| Aug 11, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 19, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1581 / 935 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 2, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 03409/3630 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4002 HIGHLAND AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9742 |
| Document Number | 0000458981 |
| Book / Page | 3475 / 1995 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026458981 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety, 298 |
| Address | 4002 HIGHLAND AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9742 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000458981, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Book Page | 3475/1995 |
| Instrument | 2026458981 |
| Name | HONOR CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 12, 2046 |
| Rate | 6% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4002 HIGHLAND AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9742 |
| Document Number | 03409/3630 |
| Book / Page | 3409 / 3630 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023386639 |
| 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 |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 4002 HIGHLAND AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9742 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4002 Highland Ave was $2,112 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 | $191,900 (+7.99%) | $383,800 (+7.99%) | |
| 2025 | $2,112.00 (+3.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $177,700 | $355,400 |
| 2024 | $2,048.00 | ||
| 2023 | $75,200 (+11.08%) | $150,400 (+11.08%) | |
| 2022 | $1,858.00 (+3.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $67,700 | $135,400 |
| 2021 | $1,799.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4002 Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1983.
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 | 1 (1983) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1983 · rainfall accumulation |
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 4002 Highland 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 87% 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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