Berrien County property record for 855 Polfus Dr, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,396 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.401 acres (17,468 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $63,000 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,880 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-5500-0003-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 03-5500-0003-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,396 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,396 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,396 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,396 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 17,468 sqft (0.401 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 174 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 855 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 3 NORTH SHORE SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH SHORE SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Legal Unit | 3 |
| 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 | 855 POLFUS DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2621 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 6, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3064 / 1625 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03035/2662 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $93,900 (+6.46%) | $187,800 (+6.46%) | |
| 2025 | $1,880.00 (-0.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $88,200 (+21.49%) | $176,400 (+21.49%) |
| 2024 | $1,886.00 (+11.33%) | ||
| 2023 | $72,600 | $145,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,694.00 |
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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