Berrien County property record for 421 Gary Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,768 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.216 acres (9,409 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,835 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-0920-0007-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 18-0920-0007-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,768 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 9,409 sqft (0.216 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 70.5 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 421 GARY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-7027 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 BODTKE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Subdivision | BODTKE SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Legal Unit | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3035 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of July 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 GARY AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7027 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 17, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3201 / 790 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 03453/1919 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 421 GARY AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7027 |
| Document Number | 03201/0790 |
| Book / Page | 3201 / 0790 |
| Map Reference | LB12 PG38 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $817.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 421 GARY AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7027 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 421 GARY AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7027 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 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 | $87,300 (+0.58%) | $174,600 (+0.58%) | |
| 2025 | $1,835.00 (+2.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $86,800 | $173,600 |
| 2024 | $1,782.00 |
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 | 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 438 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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