Berrien County property record for 855 Lavette Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,356 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $9,500 (Nov 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $883 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-8600-0038-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 51-8600-0038-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,356 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,356 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,356 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,356 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 855 LAVETTE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLK D WEBBS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR EXC THE N 1' THEREOF |
| Legal Subdivision | WEBBS ADD |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 51-8600-0038-00-8
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1635 BROADWAY, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7303 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 09, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 09, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2560 / 762 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Benton Harbor City |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $49,300 (+73.59%) | $98,600 (+73.59%) | |
| 2025 | $883.00 (+13.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $28,400 | $56,800 | |
| 2022 | $779.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berrien County (26021C), updated September 10, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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