Berrien County property record for 511 Nickerson Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,374 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.406 acres (17,685 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $44,000 (Oct 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $2,094 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-6760-0012-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 03-6760-0012-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,374 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,330 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,330 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,330 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 17,685 sqft (0.406 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 137 ft deep x 129 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 475 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 511 NICKERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-6313 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 OLIVER RECTOR SUBDN |
| Legal Subdivision | OLIVER RECTOR SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Legal Unit | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3041 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
511 Nickerson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2010.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 NICKERSON AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6313 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 27, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2936 / 258 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02871/0682 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 511 Nickerson Ave was $2,094 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $106,300 | $212,600 | |
| 2025 | $2,094.00 | ||
| 2023 | $90,600 | $181,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,836.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 511 Nickerson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 511 Nickerson 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 97% of the US · lower than 93% 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BENTON HARBOR serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Sep 2021 Failure to filter resolved · May 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Apr 2026 Treatment change without state approval Sep 2021 Lead public education Aug 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 254 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, T-Mobile.
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