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478 E Delaware Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 478 E Delaware Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.182 acres (7,928 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$33,500 (Jan 1993)
Tax Bill$1,823 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Transfer
Apr 2026 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03-1580-0022-00-9

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-1580-0022-00-9
Alternative APN
  • 11-03-1580-0022-00-9

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,080 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,080 sqft
Basement Area1,080 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,080 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Architectural StyleRaised Ranch
Lot Area7,928 sqft (0.182 acres)
Lot Dimensions132 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Area480 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address478 E DELAWARE AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-6611
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA2 SING FA
Legal DescriptionLOT 22 DELRAY PARK
Legal Lot Number22
Legal Unit22
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON
Census Block Group3
Census Block3028
Census Tract2000

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address22570 ARBOR POINTE DR, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628-9104
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingLife Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 27, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Apr 27, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 4, 1993 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 4, 1993 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 22, 1991 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page1555 / 1308
Last Transfer DateApr 15, 2026
Transfer Doc03475/4135
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateApr 27, 2026
Property Address478 E DELAWARE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6611
Document Number0000459437
Book / Page3475 / 4135
Instrument DateApr 15, 2026
Instrument2026.459437
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 28, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Estate
Address22570 ARBOR POINTE DR, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628-9104

April 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateApr 27, 2026
Property Address478 E DELAWARE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6611
Document Number03475/4135
Book / Page3475 / 4135
Instrument DateApr 15, 2026
Instrument2026459437
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 28, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Estate
Address22570 ARBOR POINTE DR, SOUTH BEND, IN 46628-9104

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
County SubdivisionBenton Charter Township
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$88,500 (+17.37%)$177,000 (+17.37%)
2025$1,823.00 (+13.3%)
2023$75,400$150,800
2022$1,609.00

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 SystemBENTON HARBOR
serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2025
Also Mapped HereSOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Sep 2021
Failure to filter
resolved · May 2021
Treatment and ProcedureOrganic carbon removal
Apr 2026
Treatment change without state approval
Sep 2021
Lead public education
Aug 2021
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 254 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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