Berrien County property record for 167 Chestnut St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 780 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.068 acres (2,962 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,279 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-4540-0048-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 03-4540-0048-00-5 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 780 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 520 sqft |
| Basement Area | 520 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 520 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 2,962 sqft (0.068 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 57 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 167 CHESTNUT ST |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-3019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | D1 COMM |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 BLK 4 LEESIDE 2ND ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR EXC THE N 74' THEREOF |
| Legal Subdivision | LEESIDE 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Legal Unit | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
167 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2024.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 167 CHESTNUT ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 1980 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023382626 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3405 / 4115 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000407914 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 167 Chestnut St was $1,279 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.7% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $21,400 (-8.15%) | $42,800 (-8.15%) | |
| 2025 | $1,279.00 (+3.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $23,300 | $46,600 |
| 2024 | $1,233.00 | ||
| 2023 | $18,500 | $37,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,220.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 167 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 167 Chestnut St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 351 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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