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971 Territorial Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 971 Territorial Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeWarehouse, Storage
Details2,512 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size0.29 acres (12,632 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill$2,304 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Transfer
Sep 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03-0017-0032-02-0

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-0017-0032-02-0
Alternative APN
  • 11-03-0017-0032-02-0

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area2,512 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area12,632 sqft (0.29 acres)
Lot Dimensions183 ft deep x 70 ft wide
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address971 TERRITORIAL RD
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-3045
Property CategoryIndustrial
Property TypeIndustrial > Warehouse, Storage
Local Zoning CodeE RESTRICT
Legal DescriptionCOM ON C/L OF TERRITORIAL RD 647.3' N63DEG30'E OF A PT 1397'S OF W1/4 PST OF SEC 17 T4S R18W TH N63.5DEGE 70'TH N25DEG10'W 183'TH S63.5DEG W 70'TH S25DEG10'E TO BEG
Legal Range18W
Legal Township04S
Legal Section17
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1020
Census Tract2200

Owner

971 Territorial Rd, an industrial property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 2026.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address971 TERRITORIAL RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3045
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 5, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 3, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 13, 2023
Deed SaleJun 13, 2023
Prior SaleSep 3, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2023382626
Deed Book / Page3405 / 4115
Last Transfer DateJan 26, 2026
Transfer Doc03471/2560
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMar 5, 2026
Property Address971 TERRITORIAL RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3045
Document Number03471/2560
Book / Page3471 / 2560
Instrument DateJan 26, 2026
Instrument2026453156
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 31, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address971 TERRITORIAL RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3045

September 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateSep 3, 2019
Property Address971 TERRITORIAL RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3045
Document Number03248/1264
Book / Page3248 / 1264
Instrument DateAug 23, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$90.30
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1247 PAVONE ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5534

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address971 TERRITORIAL RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3045
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 971 Territorial Rd was $2,304, up 3.7% from the year before.

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$31,800 (-2.45%)$63,600 (-2.45%)
2025$2,304.00 (+3.74%)$32,600$65,200
2024$2,221.00
2023$34,700$69,400
2022$1,029.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 971 Territorial Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

Wildfire risk around 971 Territorial Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of 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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