Berrien County property record for 986 Thomas Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 528 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,271 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,950 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,051 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-1010-0064-02-7 |
| Primary APN | 03-1010-0064-02-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 528 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 528 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 5,271 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 986 THOMAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-7849 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | LOT 64 BUTLER VILLA NO 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUTLER VILLA |
| Legal Lot Number | 64 |
| Legal Unit | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 2300 |
986 Thomas Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2024.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 990 THOMAS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7849 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 9, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022360181 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3382 / 3288 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000407914 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 986 THOMAS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7849 |
| Document Number | 03382/3288 |
| Book / Page | 3382 / 3288 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022360181 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $37.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3644 PARK PL, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9666 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 990 THOMAS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7849 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 986 Thomas Ave was $1,051.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,400 | $20,800 | |
| 2025 | $1,051.00 | ||
| 2023 | $8,800 | $17,600 | |
| 2022 | $826.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 986 Thomas Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 986 Thomas Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 212 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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