Berrien County property record for 403 Nickerson Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.742 acres (32,322 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $107,000 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,649 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-5400-0025-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 03-5400-0025-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,208 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 604 sqft |
| Basement Area | 604 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 604 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Lot Area | 32,322 sqft (0.742 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 333 ft deep x 97 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 403 NICKERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-6632 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | LOT 25 SUPERV PLAT OF NICKERSON SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | NICKERSON SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Legal Unit | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3039 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
403 Nickerson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2013.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 403 NICKERSON AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6632 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3053 / 1844 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 18, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02773/0224 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 403 NICKERSON AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6632 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 03184/2211 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 3184/2211 |
| Instrument | 3184-2211 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE MICHIGAN LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 403 Nickerson Ave was $1,649 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $75,600 | $151,200 | |
| 2025 | $1,649.00 | ||
| 2023 | $63,600 | $127,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,451.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 403 Nickerson 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.
The area around 403 Nickerson Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW serves 26,780 people · EPA ID MI0003726 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ST JOSEPH |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 254 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: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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