Berrien County property record for 1019 Sylvan Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,910 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $44,000 (Oct 1979) |
| Tax Bill | $3,138 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-4470-0037-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 03-4470-0037-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,910 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,910 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,598 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,598 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1019 SYLVAN RD |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-3540 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | LOT 37 LAKEWOOD PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKEWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Legal Unit | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2061 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
1019 Sylvan Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 1979.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1019 SYLVAN RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3540 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 1979 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 1979 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 1, 1976 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1115 / 1110 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1019 Sylvan Rd was $3,138 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $138,200 | $276,400 | |
| 2025 | $3,138.00 | ||
| 2023 | $107,000 | $214,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,761.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1019 Sylvan Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1980–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2019 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1019 Sylvan 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 Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 CHARTER TOWNSHIP serves 6,768 people · EPA ID MI0000605 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2022 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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