Berrien County property record for 4494 Highland Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Jun 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $88 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0024-0004-04-5 |
| Primary APN | 03-0024-0004-04-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 4494 HIGHLAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9742 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | AA RURAL |
| Legal Description | THE E1/2 OF N1/2 OF E1/2 OF NE1/4 OF NW1/4 SEC 24 T4S T18W |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
4494 Highland Ave, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 1999.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4416 HIGHLAND AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9742 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 1979 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1983 / 166 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4494 Highland Ave was $88.
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 | $27,100 | $54,200 | |
| 2025 | $88.00 | ||
| 2023 | $11,600 | $23,200 | |
| 2022 | $77.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 4494 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 4494 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 85% 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 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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