Berrien County property record for 665 Nickerson Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,711 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 17.8 acres (776,675 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,500 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,729 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0031-0047-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 03-0031-0047-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,711 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 901 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Lot Area | 776,675 sqft (17.8 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 495 ft Depth |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 665 NICKERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-6315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | COM 3425.9' E OF W1/4 PST SEC 31 T4S R18W TH S 1428.5' TH S65DEG40'E 214.6' TH S71DEG15'E 341' TH N 1629' TH W 495.1' TO POB |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
665 Nickerson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 55, SODUS, MI 49126-0055 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 26, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025421573 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3441 / 4033 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03437/2180 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 665 NICKERSON AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6315 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 665 NICKERSON AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6315 |
| Document Number | 003463/766 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Book Page | 3463/766 |
| Instrument | 2025444878 |
| Name | MICHIGAN SCHOOLS & GOVERNMENT CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI 48038 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2040 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 665 Nickerson Ave was $5,729 with a homeowner's exemption, down 1.2% 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 | $158,900 (+5.23%) | $317,800 (+5.23%) | |
| 2025 | $5,729.00 (-1.17%) Homeowner's exemption | $151,000 | $302,000 |
| 2024 | $5,797.00 | ||
| 2023 | $131,800 | $263,600 | |
| 2022 | $4,620.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 665 Nickerson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 665 Nickerson Ave is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 254 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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