453 August Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 453 August Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,704 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	0.325 acres (14,157 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$274,300 (Oct 2024)
Tax Bill	$5,146 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Sale Oct 2024 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`18-7150-0004-00-2`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`18-7150-0004-00-2`
Alternative APN	`11-18-7150-0004-00-2`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,704 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	816 sqft
Basement Area	612 sqft
Unfinished Basement	612 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1952
Effective Year Built	Effective 1952
Lot Area	14,157 sqft (0.325 acres)
Lot Dimensions	149 ft deep x 95 ft wide
Garage Area	280 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	453 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 4 SCHNEIDER'S SUBDIVISION
Legal Subdivision	SCHNEIDERS SUBDIVISION
Legal Lot Number	4
Legal Unit	4
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	ST. JOSEPH
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3019
Census Tract	700

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	2450 BIRCH PATH, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-8237
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants in Common

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 28, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Oct 22, 2024	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK NA
Dec 22, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 22, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 22, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 22, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2024416769
Deed Book / Page	3437 / 576
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 13, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	0000382626
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	May 28, 2026
Property Address	453 AUGUST DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6806
Document Number	0000461955
Book / Page	3478 / 2164
Instrument Date	May 28, 2026
Instrument	2026461955
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 29, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	2450 BIRCH PATH, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-8237

October 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Oct 22, 2024
Property Address	453 AUGUST DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6806
Document Number	003437/576
Book / Page	3437 / 576
Map Reference	LB 12 PG 58
Instrument Date	Oct 14, 2024
Instrument	2024416769
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2026
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE MERIDIAN, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,058.75
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2450 BIRCH PATH, SHOREHAM, MI 49085-8237

Mortgage

Document Number	2024416770
Date	Oct 22, 2024
Instrument	2024416770

Lender

Name	FIFTH THIRD BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2054

December 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Dec 22, 2023
Property Address	453 AUGUST DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6806
Document Number	03417/4408
Book / Page	3417 / 4408
Map Reference	VOL 12 PG 58
Instrument Date	Dec 15, 2023
Instrument	2023395170
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 29, 2026
Title Company	ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$892.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	453 AUGUST DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6806

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	47841 COUNTY ROAD 655, PAW PAW, MI 49079

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
County Subdivision	St. Joseph Charter Township
Unified School District	Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$116,600 (+59.51%)	$233,200 (+59.51%)
2025	$5,146.00 (+56.13%)
2023		$73,100	$146,200
2022	$3,296.00

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.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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