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

Berrien County property record for 720 S Fair Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property Type	Residential Vacant Land
Lot Size	0.18 acres (7,841 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$18,541 (Dec 2003)
Tax Bill	$45 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`52-0019-0048-02-3`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`52-0019-0048-02-3`
Alternative APN	`11-52-0019-0048-02-3`

Exterior

Lot Area	7,841 sqft (0.18 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	720 S FAIR AVE
City	BENTON HARBOR
State	MI
Zip	49022-3819
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Vacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning Code	DISTRICT D
Legal Description	THE SLY 50'OF ELY 160'OF FOL COM 325'S & 33'N89DEG24'W OF NE COR OF SE1/4 OF SE1/4 SEC 19 T4S R18W TH N89DEG24'W 250'TH S 150'TH S89DEG 24'E 250'TH N 150'TO POB
Legal Range	18W
Legal Township	04S
Legal Section	19
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1020
Census Tract	300

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 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 Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	13862 RIVIERA DR, VICTORVILLE, CA 92395-4924
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 24, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 24, 2003 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 24, 1999
Deed Book / Page	2465 / 2264
Last Transfer Date	Nov 3, 2021
Transfer Doc	03351/3316
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Nov 5, 2021
Property Address	720 S FAIR AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3819
Document Number	03351/3316
Book / Page	3351 / 3316
Instrument Date	Nov 3, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	701 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1316

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2119 S FORT DEARBORN DR, CHICAGO, IL 60605

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
Municipality	Benton Harbor City
Unified School District	Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$4,200 (+5%)	$8,400 (+5%)
2025	$45.00 (+12.5%)
2023		$700	$1,400
2022	$40.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 268 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20