Berrien County property record for 878 Lavette Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,172 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,229 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,526 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Transfer Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-8600-0031-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 51-8600-0031-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,172 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,172 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,172 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,172 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Lot Area | 6,229 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 816 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 878 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 7 BLK C WEBBS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | WEBBS ADD |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Legal Unit | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 51-8600-0031-00-3
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 870 S CRYSTAL AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1618 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jun 21, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage STURGIS BANK & TRUST CO |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 07, 1996 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022355896 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3377 / 2790 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 03379/3202 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 878 LAVETTE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5117 |
| Document Number | 03379/3202 |
| Book / Page | 3379 / 3202 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022357703 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 870 S CRYSTAL AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1618 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 878 LAVETTE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5117 |
| Document Number | 03377/2790 |
| Book / Page | 3377 / 2790 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022355896 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Title Company | OAK TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,875.00 |
| 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 | 870 S CRYSTAL AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1618 |
| Document Number | 0033772792 |
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| Date | Jun 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 3377-2792 |
| Name | STURGIS BANK & TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,100 (+71.22%) | $70,200 (+71.22%) | |
| 2025 | $1,526.00 (+107.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $20,500 | $41,000 | |
| 2022 | $736.00 |
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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