Berrien County property record for 1237 McAllister Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,216 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,186 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,973 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $810 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-5020-0025-01-1 |
| Primary APN | 51-5020-0025-01-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,216 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,216 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 6,186 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1237 MCALLISTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5530 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOT 25 MC ALISTERS 2ND ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | MC ALISTERS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Legal Unit | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
1237 McAllister Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2012.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1237 MCALLISTER AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5530 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2988 / 1109 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1237 McAllister Ave was $810 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Benton Harbor City |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $57,400 | $114,800 | |
| 2025 | $810.00 | ||
| 2023 | $43,900 | $87,800 | |
| 2022 | $710.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1237 McAllister Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 1237 McAllister Ave is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 HARBOR serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Sep 2021 Failure to filter resolved · May 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Apr 2026 Treatment change without state approval Sep 2021 Lead public education Aug 2021 |
| 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 407 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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