Berrien County property record for 545 S Arent Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,778 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 45 acres (1,960,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $100 (Sep 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,191 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2015 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-0023-0011-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 01-0023-0011-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,778 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,986 sqft |
| Basement Area | 784 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 784 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Lot Area | 1,960,200 sqft (45 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 545 S ARENT RD |
|---|---|
| City | WATERVLIET |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49098-9511 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | THE N 45 A OF S 75 A OF W1/2 OF SE1/4 SEC 23 T4S R17W |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BAINBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 545 S ARENT RD, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9511 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 10, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2176 / 1690 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 9, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 03109/3300 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2015 |
| Property Address | 545 S ARENT RD, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9511 |
| Document Number | 03109/3300 |
| Book / Page | 3109 / 3300 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 9, 2015 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 545 S ARENT RD, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9511 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Bainbridge Township |
| Unified School District | Watervliet School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $283,300 (+3.89%) | $566,600 (+3.89%) | |
| 2025 | $2,191.00 (+3.06%) | $272,700 (+30.98%) | $545,400 (+30.98%) |
| 2024 | $2,126.00 (+7.86%) | ||
| 2023 | $208,200 | $416,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,971.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2016 · other causes |
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.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Supernet Cable | 100 / 25 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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