Berrien County property record for 185 Smith Ct, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,264 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,398 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $12,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $852 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-0801-0067-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 51-0801-0067-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,264 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 688 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 3,398 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 185 SMITH CT |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-4944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT B |
| Legal Description | LOT 67 ASS'OR PLAT NO 1 CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | ASS OR PLAT NO 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 67 |
| Legal Unit | 67 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
185 Smith Ct is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2019.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 549 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7402 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 18, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019253063 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3246 / 5 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 3246000005 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 185 SMITH CT, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4944 |
| Document Number | 03246/0005 |
| Book / Page | 3246 / 0005 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1316 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 549 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7402 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 185 Smith Ct was $852.
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 | $27,700 | $55,400 | |
| 2025 | $852.00 | ||
| 2023 | $16,500 | $33,000 | |
| 2022 | $751.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 185 Smith Ct 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.
The area around 185 Smith Ct has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 343 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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