4552 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 4552 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size	1.44 acres (62,726 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$36,000 (Dec 2012)
Tax Bill	$1,632 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2024 Line of Credit Jun 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`03-0024-0014-03-2`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03-0024-0014-03-2`
Alternative APN	`11-03-0024-0014-03-2`

Interior

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
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1959
Effective Year Built	Effective 1959
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Lot Area	62,726 sqft (1.44 acres)
Garage Area	378 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4552 E BRITAIN AVE
City	BENTON HARBOR
State	MI
Zip	49022-9767
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AA RURAL
Legal Description	COM 264'E OF CEN OF SEC 24 T4S R18W TH E 190'TH S 330'TH W 190'TH N 330 FT TO POB
Legal Range	18W
Legal Township	04S
Legal Section	24
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BENTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	2400

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	4552 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9767
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 26, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HONOR CU
Jun 6, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 28, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 28, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 24, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	3020 / 1935
Last Transfer Date	May 25, 2017
Transfer Doc	03174/0223
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Property Address	4552 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9767
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 17, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4552 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9767

Mortgage

Document Number	003425/629
Date	Apr 26, 2024
Book Page	3425/629
Instrument	2024404699

Lender

Name	HONOR CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	Apr 28, 2044

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

June 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jun 6, 2017
Property Address	4552 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9767
Document Number	03174/0223
Book / Page	3174 / 0223
Instrument Date	May 25, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4552 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9767

Mortgage

Document Number	0031740225
Date	Jun 6, 2017
Instrument	3174/0225

Lender

Name	FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$118,800 (+113.67%)	$237,600 (+113.67%)
2025	$1,632.00 (+3.49%) Homeowner's exemption	$55,600 (+8.17%)	$111,200 (+8.17%)
2024	$1,577.00 (+10.28%)
2023		$51,400	$102,800
2022	$1,430.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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

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	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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