Berrien County property record for 270 E May St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 988 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,877 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $526 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-0822-0038-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 53-0822-0038-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 988 sqft |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 988 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 3,877 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 77.3 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 270 E MAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5369 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOT 38 ASSESSOR'S PLAT NO 22 CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | ASSRS 22 CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Legal Unit | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 270 E MAY ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5369 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1809 / 389 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 7, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000460520 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 270 E MAY ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5369 |
| Document Number | 0000460520 |
| Book / Page | 3477 / 183 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026460520 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 270 E MAY ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5369 |
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 | $35,600 (+56.83%) | $71,200 (+56.83%) | |
| 2025 | $526.00 (-40.02%) | ||
| 2023 | $22,700 | $45,400 | |
| 2022 | $877.00 |
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
| 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.
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 638 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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