Berrien County property record for 948 Union Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 693 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.081 acres (3,528 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,908 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Transfer Feb 2024 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-0950-0032-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 53-0950-0032-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 693 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 693 sqft |
| Basement Area | 693 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 693 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 3,528 sqft (0.081 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 28 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 948 UNION AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-4833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | THE S 28' OF LOT 32 BISHOPS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | BISHOPS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Legal Unit | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8320 LAUREL AVE, RAYTOWN, MO 64138-3247 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 24, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 6, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 1994 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 1994 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 1993 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1667 / 395 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 03420/3511 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Property Address | 948 UNION AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4833 |
| Document Number | 03420/3511 |
| Book / Page | 3420 / 3511 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024398253 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1115 HURD AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4004 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1115 HURD AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4004 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Property Address | 948 UNION AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4833 |
| Document Number | 03420/1449 |
| Book / Page | 3420 / 1449 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024397697 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 269 HASTINGS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5405 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1115 HURD AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4004 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Property Address | 948 UNION AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4833 |
| Document Number | 03418/4322 |
| Book / Page | 3418 / 4322 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024396175 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 588 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7405 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 269 HASTINGS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5405 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 948 UNION AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4833 |
| Document Number | 03414/2972 |
| Book / Page | 3414 / 2972 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023391657 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 243 BROWNWAY, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6813 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 588 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7405 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 948 UNION AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4833 |
| Document Number | 003385/185 |
| Book / Page | 3385 / 185 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022361820 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 243 BROWWAY DT, DEERTON, MI 49822 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 243 BROWNWAY, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6813 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Benton Harbor City |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $21,300 (-5.33%) | $42,600 (-5.33%) | |
| 2025 | $1,908.00 (+187.35%) | $22,500 (+58.45%) | $45,000 (+58.45%) |
| 2024 | $664.00 (+36.34%) | ||
| 2023 | $14,200 | $28,400 | |
| 2022 | $487.00 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 HARBOR serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Sep 2021 Failure to filter resolved · May 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Apr 2026 Treatment change without state approval Sep 2021 Lead public education Aug 2021 |
| 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 268 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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