Berrien County property record for 2051 Gerald St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 979 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.231 acres (10,062 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $22,000 (Sep 1977) |
| Tax Bill | $2,152 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-2350-0042-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 18-2350-0042-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 979 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 979 sqft |
| Basement Area | 979 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 979 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 10,062 sqft (0.231 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 2051 GERALD ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-6727 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | LOT 42 FRICKE PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Legal Unit | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3030 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2051 GERALD ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6727 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 1977 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 1977 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1058 / 180 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 03430/3558 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | St. Joseph Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $64,400 (+8.78%) | $128,800 (+8.78%) | |
| 2025 | $2,152.00 (+67.21%) | $59,200 (+28.98%) | $118,400 (+28.98%) |
| 2024 | $1,287.00 (+1%) | ||
| 2023 | $45,900 | $91,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,170.00 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW serves 26,780 people · EPA ID MI0003726 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ST JOSEPH |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 438 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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