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855 Pitkins Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 855 Pitkins Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 729 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.149 acres (6,490 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$76,000 (Apr 2022)
Tax Bill$1,017 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2022 Mortgage
Apr 2022 Sale
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN52-1400-0017-00-4

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN52-1400-0017-00-4
Alternative APN
  • 11-52-1400-0017-00-4

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area729 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area729 sqft
Basement Area729 sqft
Unfinished Basement729 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Architectural StyleRaised Ranch
Lot Area6,490 sqft (0.149 acres)
Lot Dimensions130 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address855 PITKINS AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-4125
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT A
Legal DescriptionLOT 17 CROWS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal SubdivisionCROWS ADD
Legal Lot Number17
Legal Unit17
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1023
Census Tract300

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address855 PITKINS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4125
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 8, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CMG MORTGAGE INC
Apr 27, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC
May 14, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Aug 14, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
Sep 6, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 27, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 27, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 6, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022351395
Deed Book / Page3372 / 825
Prior Transfer DateMay 14, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000316282
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Property Address855 PITKINS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4125
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address855 PITKINS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4125

Mortgage

Document Number003366/319
DateMar 8, 2022
Book Page3366/319
Instrument2022345038
Lender
NameCMG MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSAN RAMON, CA 94583
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 1, 2052

April 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateApr 27, 2022
Property Address855 PITKINS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4125
Document Number003372/825
Book / Page3372 / 825
Map ReferenceLB 8 PG 5
Instrument DateFeb 28, 2022
Instrument2022351395
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$570.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address507 GREEN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3209

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address855 PITKINS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4125

May 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMay 14, 2021
Property Address855 PITKINS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4125
Document Number03327/1531
Book / Page3327 / 1531
Instrument DateMay 14, 2021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address507 GREEN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3209
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateAug 14, 2018
Property Address855 PITKINS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4125
Document Number03214/0718
Book / Page3214 / 0718
Instrument DateJul 3, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address855 PITKINS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4125

September 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateSep 6, 2017
Property Address855 PITKINS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4125
Document Number03182/1757
Book / Page3182 / 1757
Instrument DateSep 6, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address701 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1316

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1335 HURD AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5705

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$35,000 (+1.74%)$70,000 (+1.74%)
2025$1,017.00 (+2.94%) Homeowner's exemption$34,400 (+63.03%)$68,800 (+63.03%)
2024$988.00 (+42.57%)
2023$21,100$42,200
2022$693.00

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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