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688 S Fair Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 688 S Fair Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,348 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.22 acres (9,583 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$79,900 (Oct 2025)
Tax Bill$1,496 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN52-0019-0047-00-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN52-0019-0047-00-1
Alternative APN
  • 11-52-0019-0047-00-1

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area1,348 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area928 sqft
Basement Area928 sqft
Unfinished Basement928 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Architectural StyleRaised Ranch
Lot Area9,583 sqft (0.22 acres)
Garage Area420 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address688 S FAIR AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-4124
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT D
Legal DescriptionCOM AT NE COR OF SE1/4 OF SE1/4 OF SEC 19 T4S R18W TH S 62' TH W 158' TH N 62' TH E 158' TO POB
Legal Range18W
Legal Township04S
Legal Section19
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1035
Census Tract300

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of October 9, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address604 O BRIEN DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9712
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Woman, Separate Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 31, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 31, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 3, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2025445146
Deed Book / Page3463 / 2054
Prior Transfer DateJan 5, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc02981/1169
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateOct 31, 2025
Property Address688 S FAIR AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4124
Document Number03463/2054
Book / Page3463 / 2054
Instrument DateOct 29, 2025
Instrument2025445146
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2026
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE MERIDIAN, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$600.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Notice of Trustee Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address688 S FAIR AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4124

Mortgage

Document Number0034632057
DateOct 31, 2025
Instrument3463/2057
Lender
NameZILLOW HOME LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2055

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$54,400 (+1.12%)$108,800 (+1.12%)
2025$1,496.00 (-2.54%) Homeowner's exemption$53,800 (+60.12%)$107,600 (+60.12%)
2024$1,535.00 (+38.54%)
2023$33,600$67,200
2022$1,108.00

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 96% of the US · lower than 91% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% 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 241 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

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