Berrien County property record for 706 Pipestone St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 4,409 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.641 acres (27,922 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,125 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-0824-0012-00-0 |
| Primary APN | 52-0824-0012-00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 4,409 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,939 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,484 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,484 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Lot Area | 27,922 sqft (0.641 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 706 PIPESTONE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-4816 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT B |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 ASSESSOR'S PLAT NO 24 CITY OF BENTON HARBOR & PT OF LOTS 4 5 & 6 BLK A BURRIDGE'S SUB & VAC ALLEY ALL DES AS COM AT INT OF S LN OF DIVISION ST WITH WLY LN OF PIPESTONE TH W 164' TH DEFLECT LT 90DEG30' TO N LN OF ALLEY SD BLK A TH E TO & S ACRO |
| Legal Subdivision | BURRIDGES SUB |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-12 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
706 Pipestone St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 706 PIPESTONE ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4816 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3157 / 477 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 25, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03136/3412 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 706 PIPESTONE ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4816 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 706 PIPESTONE ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4816 |
| Document Number | 0003393/48 |
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| Date | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3393/48 |
| Instrument | 2022367861 |
| Name | UNITED FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 118 Months |
| Due | Sep 25, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 706 Pipestone St was $2,125 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $100,000 | $200,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,125.00 | ||
| 2023 | $65,100 | $130,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,875.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 706 Pipestone St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 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 706 Pipestone St 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 96% of the US · lower than 91% 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 241 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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