Berrien County property record for 1237 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,060 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,314 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $7,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $930 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-5120-0036-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 53-5120-0036-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,060 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,060 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 5,314 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1237 MONROE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5227 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 BLK 2 F M MILLS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Legal Unit | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 53-5120-0036-00-1
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 EMERY TER, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5906 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3137 / 2377 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Benton Harbor City |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,400 (+6%) | $60,800 (+6%) | |
| 2025 | $930.00 (+14.11%) | ||
| 2023 | $19,000 | $38,000 | |
| 2022 | $815.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 565 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | BENTON HARBOR serves 9,103 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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