Berrien County property record for 262 Elmside Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.347 acres (15,115 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,025 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0770-0016-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 03-0770-0016-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,392 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,392 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,392 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,392 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 15,115 sqft (0.347 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 183 ft deep x 82.5 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 350 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 262 ELMSIDE RD |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-6508 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | LOT 16 & THE E1/2 OF LOT 15 BASTER SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | BASTER SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 15-16 |
| Legal Unit | 16,15 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
262 Elmside Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 1994.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 262 ELMSIDE RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6508 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 1994 |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 1994 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1641 / 665 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 262 Elmside Rd was $2,025 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $99,100 | $198,200 | |
| 2025 | $2,025.00 | ||
| 2023 | $83,400 | $166,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,703.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 262 Elmside Rd 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 262 Elmside Rd 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 |
| Also Mapped Here | SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW |
| 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 423 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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