815 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 815 E Britain Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,925 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$873 (2022)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2013 Mortgage
Aug 2024 Line of Credit
+ 5 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN54-2300-0085-00-8

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN54-2300-0085-00-8
Alternative APNs
  • 11-54-2300-0085-00-8
  • 54-2300-0085-02-0

Exterior

Lot Area8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address815 E BRITAIN AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-4158
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionCOMBINED ON 07/11/2025 FROM 54-2300-0085-00-8, 54-2300-0085-01-6; LOT 16 & THE E 10' OF LOT 15 BLK 6 FAIR GROUND ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR ALSO THE S1/2 OF VACATED ALLEY LYING N OF SD PROPERTY
Legal SubdivisionFAIR GROUND ADD
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number15-16
Legal Unit16,15
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1025
Census Tract300

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address815 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4158
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 25, 2013Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
CAROLYN JOHNSON
Aug 28, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
COASTAL COMMUNITY BANK
Aug 20, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Jul 9, 2009Other, Transfer
May 21, 2008Quit Claim Deed, Foreclosure
Quitclaim
May 9, 2008Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure
Jun 13, 2005Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
AMERICAS WHOLESALE LENDER

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2013: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Property Address815 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4158
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number03030/1422
DateMar 25, 2013
Book Page3030/1422
Lender
NameCAROLYN JOHNSON
TypePrivate Party
Address2998 S PIPESTONE RD, SODUS, MI 49126
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

August 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Property Address815 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4158
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address815 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4158

Mortgage

Document Number003433/102
DateAug 28, 2024
Book Page3433/102
Instrument2024412766
Lender
NameCOASTAL COMMUNITY BANK
TypeBank
AddressCAMPBELL, CA 95008
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

August 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateAug 20, 2019
Property Address815 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4158
Document Number03246/3244
Book / Page3246 / 3244
Map ReferenceLB 3 PG 22
Instrument DateAug 19, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$464.40
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address815 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4158

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address815 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4158

Mortgage

Document Number0032463246
DateAug 20, 2019
Instrument3246/3246
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueSep 1, 2034

July 2009: Other, Transfer

Document TypeOther
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJul 9, 2009
Property Address815 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4158
Document Number02891/0746
Book / Page2891 / 0746
Map ReferenceLB3 PG22
Instrument DateJun 25, 2009
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$146.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address400 COUNTRYWIDE WAY, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93065-6298

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address812 MICHIGAN AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1517
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

May 2008: Quit Claim Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMay 21, 2008
Property Address815 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4158
Document Number02844/0735
Book / Page2844 / 0735
Map ReferenceLB3 PG22
Instrument DateApr 30, 2008
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address7105 CORPORATE DR, PLANO, TX 75024-4100

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7105 CORPORATE DR, PLANO, TX 75024-4100
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

May 2008: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMay 9, 2008
Property Address815 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4158
Document Number02842/2250
Book / Page2842 / 2250
Map ReferenceLB3 PG22
Instrument DateApr 24, 2008
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7105 CORPORATE DR, PLANO, TX 75024-4100

June 2005: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJun 13, 2005
Property Address815 E BRITAIN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4158
Document Number02619/1613
Book / Page2619 / 1613
Map ReferenceLB3 PG22
Instrument DateMay 27, 2005
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$997.60
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address228 WINDSOR RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5654
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0026191614
DateJun 13, 2005
Instrument2619/1614
Lender
NameAMERICAS WHOLESALE LENDER
TypeLending Institution
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 1, 2035
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.5%
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Change FrequencyMonthly
Index1-Year T-Bill

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$47,900 (+82.82%)$95,800 (+82.82%)
2023$26,200$52,400
2022$873.00

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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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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