Berrien County property record for 421 August Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,703 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.329 acres (14,331 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $130,500 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,397 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-7150-0006-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 18-7150-0006-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,703 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,703 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,703 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,703 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 14,331 sqft (0.329 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 96 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 421 AUGUST DR |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-6806 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 SCHNEIDER'S SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Subdivision | SCHNEIDERS SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Legal Unit | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 AUGUST DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6806 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 1980 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3125 / 2182 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 003282/780 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 421 AUGUST DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6806 |
| Document Number | 003282/780 |
| Book / Page | 3282 / 780 |
| Map Reference | LB 12 PG 58 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 421 AUGUST DRIVE, ATHENS, MI 49011 |
| Document Number | 0003282781 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3282/781 |
| Name | UNITED FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | St. Joseph Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $121,600 (+5.01%) | $243,200 (+5.01%) | |
| 2025 | $2,397.00 (+2.96%) Homeowner's exemption | $115,800 (+46.95%) | $231,600 (+46.95%) |
| 2024 | $2,328.00 (+10.12%) | ||
| 2023 | $78,800 | $157,600 | |
| 2022 | $2,114.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 89% 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: 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 158 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, Mercury Fiber.
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