Berrien County property record for 5221 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 23.4 acres (1,019,304 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $72,000 (May 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,393 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-0019-0006-08-5 |
| Primary APN | 01-0019-0006-08-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,288 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,288 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Lot Area | 1,019,304 sqft (23.4 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 5221 E BRITAIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9768 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | COM 528'W OF CEN FRL SEC 19 T4S R17W TH W 247.2'TH N 0 DEG34'41''W 1463.13'TH S89DEG 08'09''E 773.6' TH S 0 DEG38'58''E 1244.49'TH W 527.76'TH S 0 DEG 35'E 207'TO POB SUR 1128/606 |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BAINBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
5221 E Britain Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2017.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5221 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9768 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1885 / 397 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 03195/1383 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5221 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9768 |
| Document Number | 03195/1383 |
| Book / Page | 3195 / 1383 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3195-1383 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5221 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9768 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5221 E Britain Ave was $2,393 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Bainbridge Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $199,200 (+6.35%) | $398,400 (+6.35%) | |
| 2025 | $2,393.00 (+3.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $187,300 | $374,600 |
| 2024 | $2,322.00 | ||
| 2023 | $151,300 | $302,600 | |
| 2022 | $2,107.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5221 E Britain 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 5221 E Britain Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Supernet Cable | 100 / 25 |
May also be available: Midwest Energy & Communications.
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