1205 E Main St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 1205 E Main St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.143 acres (6,229 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$350,000 (Sep 2004)
Tax Bill$426 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03-8380-0020-00-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-8380-0020-00-1
Alternative APN
  • 11-03-8380-0020-00-1

Exterior

Lot Area6,229 sqft (0.143 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1205 E MAIN ST
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-2931
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeB TWO FAMI
Legal DescriptionLOT 20 VINCENTS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal SubdivisionVINCENTS ADD
Legal Lot Number20
Legal Unit20
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1036
Census Tract2200

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address844 NATE WELLS SR DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4333
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 24, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 24, 2004 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 24, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2548 / 316
Last Transfer DateOct 11, 2016
Transfer Doc03151/0048
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$1,500 (+25%)$3,000 (+25%)
2025$426.00 (+446.15%)
2023$1,200$2,400
2022$78.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

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
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

May also be available: AT&T.

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