655 Buss Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 655 Buss Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.112 acres (4,879 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$1,500 (Jul 2002)
Tax Bill$21 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN54-0906-0040-00-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN54-0906-0040-00-1
Alternative APN
  • 11-54-0906-0040-00-1

Exterior

Lot Area4,879 sqft (0.112 acres)
Lot Dimensions112 ft deep x 43.4 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address655 BUSS AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-4334
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT A
Legal DescriptionLOT 14 BLK 2 BENTON HARBOR IMPROVEMENT ASSOC 6TH ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal SubdivisionBENTON HARBOR IMROVEMENT
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number14
Legal Unit14
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1034
Census Tract300

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address844 NATE WELLS SR DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4333
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 22, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 22, 2002 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 17, 2002
Deed Book / Page2394 / 854
Last Transfer DateOct 15, 2018
Transfer Doc3220000235
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateOct 17, 2018
Property Address655 BUSS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4334
Document Number03220/0235
Book / Page3220 / 0235
Instrument DateOct 15, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address701 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1316

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address844 NATE WELLS, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4333
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
MunicipalityBenton Harbor City
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,600 (+55%)$5,200 (+55%)
2025$21.00 (+16.67%)
2023$400$800
2022$18.00

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBENTON HARBOR
serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Sep 2021
Failure to filter
resolved · May 2021
Treatment and ProcedureOrganic carbon removal
Apr 2026
Treatment change without state approval
Sep 2021
Lead public education
Aug 2021
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 318 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

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