Berrien County property record for 775 Polfus Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,230 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.367 acres (15,987 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $92,900 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,843 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-5500-0008-00-0 |
| Primary APN | 03-5500-0008-00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,230 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,230 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,230 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,230 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 15,987 sqft (0.367 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 348 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 775 POLFUS DR |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2619 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 SING FA |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 NORTH SHORE SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH SHORE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Legal Unit | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
775 Polfus Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2025.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 775 POLFUS DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2619 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage 1ST SOURCE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2965 / 1861 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 03466/2991 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 775 POLFUS DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2619 |
| Document Number | 03466/2991 |
| Book / Page | 3466 / 2991 |
| Map Reference | LB 14 PG 22 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025448239 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 775 POLFUS DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2619 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 775 POLFUS DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2619 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 003331/403 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3331/403 |
| Name | 1ST SOURCE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SOUTH BEND, IN 46601 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 775 Polfus Dr was $1,843 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.1% 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 | $88,600 (+6.36%) | $177,200 (+6.36%) | |
| 2025 | $1,843.00 (-0.05%) Homeowner's exemption | $83,300 | $166,600 |
| 2024 | $1,844.00 | ||
| 2023 | $68,000 | $136,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,658.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 775 Polfus Dr 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 775 Polfus Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 CHARTER TOWNSHIP serves 6,768 people · EPA ID MI0000605 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 70 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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