833 Lavette Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 833 Lavette Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.137 acres (5,968 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$10,250 (Sep 2008)
Tax Bill$473 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2024 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN51-8600-0020-00-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN51-8600-0020-00-1
Alternative APN
  • 11-51-8600-0020-00-1

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,140 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,140 sqft
Basement Area1,140 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,140 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleRaised Ranch
Lot Area5,968 sqft (0.137 acres)
Lot Dimensions119 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address833 LAVETTE AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-5116
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT A
Legal DescriptionTHE S 43' OF LOT 8 & N 7' OF LOT 10 BLK B WEBBS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal SubdivisionWEBBS ADD
Legal BlockB
Legal Lot Number8,10
Legal Unit8,10
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1030
Census Tract500

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address8291 KEPHART LN, BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103-9572
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 29, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 29, 2008 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 3, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2859 / 2272
Prior Transfer DateSep 20, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc02812/2088
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMar 15, 2024
Property Address833 LAVETTE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5116
Document Number03422/3227
Book / Page3422 / 3227
Map ReferenceLB 2 PG 56
Instrument DateMar 15, 2024
Instrument2024401929
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 12, 2024

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8291 KEPHART LN, BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103-9572

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$50,100 (+67.56%)$100,200 (+67.56%)
2025$473.00 (+13.43%)
2023$29,900$59,800
2022$417.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 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 270 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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