Berrien County property record for 26 Monroe St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,314 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $194 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-5120-0110-00-6 |
| Primary APN | 53-5120-0110-00-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 5,314 sqft (0.122 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 42 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|
| Street Address | MONROE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOT 26 BLK 4 F M MILLS EMPIRE ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | EMPIRE ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Legal Unit | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
26 Monroe St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 1979.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1615 HERBERT ST, LANSING, MI 48910-1512 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 1979 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 1979 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 12, 1978 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1110 / 295 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Monroe St was $194.
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 | $3,100 | $6,200 | |
| 2025 | $194.00 | ||
| 2023 | $800 | $1,600 | |
| 2022 | $37.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26 Monroe 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 26 Monroe St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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 | 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 565 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 | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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