Berrien County property record for 685 Pavone St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,524 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,619 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $12,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,836 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Transfer Nov 2020 Sale + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-0821-0021-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 52-0821-0021-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,524 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,018 sqft |
| Basement Area | 858 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 858 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Lot Area | 5,619 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 685 PAVONE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-4938 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | ENTIRE LOT 21 & THE N 2' OF E 30' OF LOT 22 ASSESSOR'S PLAT NO 21 CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | ASSESSORS PLAT NO 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 21-22 |
| Legal Unit | 21,22 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1280 PEARL ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5539 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Nov 5, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jun 8, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 1, 2019 | Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 12, 2018 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 5, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 5, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3299 / 460 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 6, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 03326/1663 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 685 PAVONE ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4938 |
| Document Number | 03326/1663 |
| Book / Page | 3326 / 1663 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4634 N BRENTON CT #105105, 105105, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49808 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Living Trust |
| Address | 1280 PEARL ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5539 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 685 PAVONE ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4938 |
| Document Number | 003299/460 |
| Book / Page | 3299 / 460 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $93.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11230 PARK MEADOWS DR, SOUTH HAVEN, MI 49090-6736 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4639 N BRENTON CT #105 # 105, 105, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508-5211 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 685 PAVONE ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4938 |
| Document Number | 03277/2552 |
| Book / Page | 3277 / 2552 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 253, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49023-0253 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 11230 PARK MEADOWS DR APT C, C, SOUTH HAVEN, MI 49090-6736 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 685 PAVONE ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4938 |
| Document Number | 03228/1201 |
| Book / Page | 3228 / 1201 |
| Map Reference | LB 9 PG 31 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 4, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $189.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3701 REGENT BLVD STE 175, 175, IRVING, TX 75063-2308 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 253, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49023-0253 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 685 PAVONE ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4938 |
| Document Number | 03199/1868 |
| Book / Page | 3199 / 1868 |
| Map Reference | LB9 PG31 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $60.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16745 W BERNARDO DR STE 300, 300, SAN DIEGO, CA 92127-1908 |
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 | $51,800 (+52.35%) | $103,600 (+52.35%) | |
| 2025 | $1,836.00 (+10.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $34,000 | $68,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,659.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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 343 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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