Berrien County property record for 616 Benson Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.68 acres (29,621 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $169,000 (May 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $2,956 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0007-0010-02-9 |
| Primary APN | 03-0007-0010-02-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,296 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 29,621 sqft (0.68 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 233 ft deep x 127 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,867 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 616 BENSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2667 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 SING FA |
| Legal Description | COM 824.98' E OF N1/4 PST SEC 7 T4S R18W TH E 128.98' TH S1DEG18'E 233' TH W 128.11' TH N1DEG30'45''W 233' TO POB |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
616 Benson Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2017.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 616 BENSON RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2667 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2712 / 1376 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 03170/0191 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 616 BENSON RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2667 |
| Document Number | 03170/0191 |
| Book / Page | 3170 / 0191 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 616 BENSON RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2667 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 616 Benson Rd was $2,956 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.2% from the year before.
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 | $134,500 (-2.25%) | $269,000 (-2.25%) | |
| 2025 | $2,956.00 (+3.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $137,600 | $275,200 |
| 2024 | $2,864.00 | ||
| 2023 | $129,700 | $259,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,607.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 616 Benson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1980–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2019 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 616 Benson Rd 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 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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