Berrien County property record for 656 Riverside Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 660 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,665 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,352 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $765 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-6050-0040-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 54-6050-0040-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 660 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 660 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| 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 | 656 RIVERSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-3131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 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 | 10 |
| Legal Unit | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
656 Riverside Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2022.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1151 AGARD AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4023 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 23, 1977 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2988 / 1370 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 03384/2497 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 656 RIVERSIDE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3131 |
| Document Number | 03384/2497 |
| Book / Page | 3384 / 2497 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022361453 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3644 PARK PL, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9666 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1151 AGARD AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4023 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 656 Riverside Ave was $765.
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 | $20,700 | $41,400 | |
| 2025 | $765.00 | ||
| 2023 | $11,300 | $22,600 | |
| 2022 | $475.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 656 Riverside Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| 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 656 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 53 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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