1135 Highland Ave, Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI

Listing description

What the seller provided

Tax-foreclosed parcel in Benton Charter Township, Berrien County, offered at the 2026-10-30 online auction (Berrien catalog, lot 1124). Minimum bid $100.00. Current-year taxes of $53.06 are added at checkout. State equalized value $1,300. Legal description: LOT 15 BLK 5 LEESIDE 2ND ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR. Approximately 0.16 acres. Located in the Benton Harbor Area School District. Residential Land Use Code: 402. No observed structures. Road access on both Highland Ave and Walnut St. There is also an alley on the North Section but its mostly grass and overgrown. There is a some small garbage on the property. Open grassy lot with a few trees. Across the street from apartment complex. This is a great opportunity for an adjacent land owner to increase their property size or could be a the location for a fresh build. If you're considering development, please contact the local planning or zoning department to inquire about building restrictions, such as minimum square footage requirements and other land use regulations. Please do your due diligence before placing a bid.

How this sale works

Tax sale (deed)

The county sells the property itself to recover unpaid taxes. The minimum bid is usually the delinquent taxes, interest and costs.

• Bidding often starts at the amount owed, well below market value, but other liens may survive the sale.
• Some states give the former owner a redemption window after the sale; the deed is not final until it lapses.
• Access is limited before the sale; buyers rely on public records, drive-bys and the assessor's data.
• Winning bidders usually pay in full within hours or days; many counties require pre-registration and a deposit.

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Record details

County

Berrien

Parcel #

03-4540-0078-00-1

Legal description

LOT 15 BLK 5 LEESIDE 2ND ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR.

State equalized value

1,300

Sale type

County tax foreclosure

Auction date

Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 PM

Local unit

Benton Charter Township

Lot number

1124

Current-year taxes

$53.06

Re-offered parcel

No

Catalog name

Berrien