Berrien County property record for 823 Polfus Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,616 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.401 acres (17,468 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,624 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale Oct 2023 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-5500-0005-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 03-5500-0005-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,616 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,616 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,616 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 17,468 sqft (0.401 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 174 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 823 POLFUS DR |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 SING FA |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 NORTH SHORE SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH SHORE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Legal Unit | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2564 RAVINE WAY, STEVENSVILLE, MI 49127-9770 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2024 | Deed, Transfer PREMIUM TITLE SERVICES FL INC, PREMIUM TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Oct 4, 2023 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 4, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024397306 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3419 / 4401 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03413/2056 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Property Address | 823 POLFUS DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2621 |
| Document Number | 03419/4401 |
| Book / Page | 3419 / 4401 |
| Map Reference | VOL 14 PG 22 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024397306 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2024 |
| Title Company | PREMIUM TITLE SERVICES FL INC, PREMIUM TITLE SERVICES INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $371.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2300 LAKEVIEW PKWY, ALPHARETTA, GA 30009-9082 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 2564 RAVINE WAY, STEVENSVILLE, MI 49127-9770 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 823 POLFUS DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2621 |
| Document Number | 03413/2056 |
| Book / Page | 3413 / 2056 |
| Map Reference | VOL 14 PG 22 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023390423 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 101 W LOUIS HENNA BLVD STE 450, 450, AUSTIN, TX 78728-1357 |
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 | $95,800 (+12.57%) | $191,600 (+12.57%) | |
| 2025 | $4,624.00 (-11.01%) | ||
| 2023 | $85,100 | $170,200 | |
| 2022 | $5,196.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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