Berrien County property record for 424 Brownway, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.236 acres (10,280 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $92,500 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,437 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Second Mortgage Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-7490-0023-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 18-7490-0023-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,092 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 10,280 sqft (0.236 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 78 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 330 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 424 BROWNWAY |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-6818 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | LOT 23 THORSEN PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | THORSON PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Legal Unit | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of June 5, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 424 BROWNWAY, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6818 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage ARBOR FINANCIAL CU |
| Jun 23, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MERCANTILE BANK OF MICHIGAN |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3279 / 2235 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 424 BROWNWAY, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6818 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 424 BROWNWAY, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6818 |
| Document Number | 003383/922 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3383/922 |
| Instrument | 2022360393 |
| Name | ARBOR FINANCIAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | KALAMAZOO, MI 49009 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2032 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 424 BROWNWAY, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6818 |
| Document Number | 03279/2235 |
| Book / Page | 3279 / 2235 |
| Map Reference | LB 13 PG 53 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $795.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 424 BROWNWAY, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6818 |
| Document Number | 0032791993 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3279/1993 |
| Name | MERCANTILE BANK OF MICHIGAN |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
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 | $68,800 (+52.21%) | $137,600 (+52.21%) | |
| 2025 | $1,437.00 (+13.24%) | ||
| 2023 | $45,200 | $90,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,269.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
|---|
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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures