Berrien County property record for 616 Riverside Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,665 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,500 (Aug 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $35 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 54-6050-0045-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 54-6050-0045-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 6,665 sqft (0.153 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 616 RIVERSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-3131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 BLK D PARKSIDE ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR ALSO THAT PRT OF VACATED ALLEY IN BLK D |
| Legal Subdivision | PARKSIDE ADD |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Legal Unit | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
616 Riverside Ave, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in June 2026.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 930 HART ST, 3R, BROOKLYN, NY 11237-3314 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 1975 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1315 / 175 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000462682 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 616 RIVERSIDE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3131 |
| Document Number | 0000462682 |
| Book / Page | 3479 / 911 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026462682 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Estate |
The 2025 property tax bill for 616 Riverside Ave was $35.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Benton Harbor City |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,500 | $7,000 | |
| 2025 | $35.00 | ||
| 2023 | $600 | $1,200 | |
| 2022 | $31.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 616 Riverside Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 616 Riverside 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 | 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: 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 328 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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