1255 E Main St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 1255 E Main St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,200 sqft
Lot Size0.26 acres (11,326 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$40,000 (Oct 2003)
Tax Bill$1,203 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03-2970-0003-01-6

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-2970-0003-01-6
Alternative APN
  • 11-03-2970-0003-01-6

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,200 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,200 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Architectural StyleRaised Ranch
Lot Area11,326 sqft (0.26 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 92 ft wide
Garage Area420 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1255 E MAIN ST
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-2931
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeB TWO FAMI
Legal DescriptionLOTS 3 & 4 HARRIS SUB
Legal SubdivisionHARRIS SUB
Legal Lot Number3-4
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1036
Census Tract2200

Owner

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1255 E MAIN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2931
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleOct 20, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 20, 2003 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 25, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2440 / 1449
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 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$42,000 (+45.83%)$84,000 (+45.83%)
2025$1,203.00 (+11.18%)
2023$28,800$57,600
2022$1,082.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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

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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