968 Chicago Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 968 Chicago Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size0.126 acres (5,489 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$16,256 (Mar 2016)
Tax Bill$822 (2022)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03-0820-0041-00-3

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-0820-0041-00-3
Alternative APN
  • 11-03-0820-0041-00-3

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area1,320 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,320 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2005
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Architectural StyleRaised Ranch
Lot Area5,489 sqft (0.126 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 44 ft wide
Garage Area950 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address968 CHICAGO AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-3056
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 4 BLK 4 BENTON HARBOR IMPROVEMENT ASSNS 5TH ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal SubdivisionBENTON HARBOR IMPROVEMENT ASSNS 5TH ADD
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number4
Legal Unit4
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address2641 HILLVIEW LN, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-3104
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 30, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 30, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 22, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page3132 / 433
Prior Transfer DateJun 4, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc3106002062
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
County SubdivisionBenton Charter Township
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$34,400 (-) Land $1,000 Building $33,400$68,800 (-) Land $2,000 Building $66,800
2023$34,400$68,800
2022$822.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 328 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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