Berrien County property record for 862 Lavette Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,229 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $58,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,479 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-8600-0027-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 51-8600-0027-00-6 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 560 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 560 sqft Unfinished |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Lot Area | 6,229 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 862 LAVETTE AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BLK C WEBBS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | WEBBS ADD |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Legal Unit | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 51-8600-0027-00-6
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 1753 E OGDEN CIR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6536 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CONSUMERS CU |
| Mar 28, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 16, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024398266 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3420 / 3572 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000338784 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 862 LAVETTE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5117 |
| Document Number | 03420/3572 |
| Book / Page | 3420 / 3572 |
| Map Reference | LB 2 PG 56 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024398266 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 06, 2024 |
| Title Company | ARM TITLE AGENCY LLC, STAR TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $435.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 427 N 6TH ST, GRAND HAVEN, MI 49417-1019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1753 E OGDOR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022 |
| Document Number | 2024398267 |
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| Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024398267 |
| Name | CONSUMERS CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2039 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 862 LAVETTE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5117 |
| Document Number | 03368/3318 |
| Book / Page | 3368 / 3318 |
| Map Reference | LB 2 PG 56 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022348795 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $165.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 16770 FERRIS ST, GRAND HAVEN, MI 49417-9815 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0033683142 |
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| Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 3368/3142 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2052 |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified August 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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $40,100 (+1.26%) | $80,200 (+1.26%) | |
| 2025 | $2,479.00 (+102.53%) | $39,600 (+112.9%) | $79,200 (+112.9%) |
| 2024 | $1,224.00 (+47.65%) | ||
| 2023 | $18,600 | $37,200 | |
| 2022 | $829.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | 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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