Berrien County property record for 124 E May St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,486 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,703 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $26,500 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,538 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-5000-0028-01-6 |
| Primary APN | 51-5000-0028-01-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,486 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,154 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 3,703 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 74 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 124 E MAY ST |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5333 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | THE E 74' OF LOT 28 MC ALISTER ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | MC ALISTER ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Legal Unit | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1336 M 139, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5742 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 27, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 2021301618 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3309 / 3449 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 124 E MAY ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5333 |
| Document Number | 03309/3449 |
| Book / Page | 3309 / 3449 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 514, STEVENSVILLE, MI 49127-0514 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1336 M 139, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5742 |
| Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
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| Name | M& RENTAL PROPERTIES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Seller |
| Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 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 | $32,700 (+66.84%) | $65,400 (+66.84%) | |
| 2025 | $1,538.00 (+29.03%) | ||
| 2023 | $19,600 | $39,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,192.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| 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 |
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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