325 W Main St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 325 W Main St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeRestaurant
Details2,050 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.359 acres (15,638 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$140,000 (Dec 2016)
Tax Bill$5,245 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2020 Line of Credit
Mar 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN54-0805-0019-00-7

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN54-0805-0019-00-7
Alternative APN
  • 11-54-0805-0019-00-7

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area2,050 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area15,638 sqft (0.359 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 125 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address325 W MAIN ST
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-3613
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Restaurant
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT D
Legal DescriptionLOT 19 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 5 & ASSESSORS REPLAT OF PART OF EAST ST JOSEPH SUB CITY OF BENTON HARBOR SEE 11-54-9975-0084-00-0 MAP 467B
Legal SubdivisionST JOSEPH SUB
Legal Lot Number19
Legal Unit19
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2013
Census Tract400

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address717 COURT ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1307
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 24, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
EDGEWATER BANK
Mar 5, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 9, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 9, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 20, 2006
Deed Book / Page3157 / 1158
Prior Transfer DateFeb 11, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc2361000356
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJan 24, 2020
Property Address325 W MAIN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3613
Document Number03263/0139
Book / Page3263 / 0139
Map ReferenceLB 12 PG 48
Instrument DateJan 22, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address615 E MAIN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3321

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address717 COURT ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1307

Mortgage

Document Number0003263140
DateJan 24, 2020
Instrument3263/140
Lender
NameEDGEWATER BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

March 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMar 5, 2019
Property Address325 W MAIN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3613
Document Number03230/2604
Book / Page3230 / 2604
Map ReferencePL 5 LB 12 PG 48
Instrument DateFeb 8, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address325 W MAIN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3613

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address325 W MAIN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3613
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
MunicipalityBenton Harbor City
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$122,500 (+51.61%)$245,000 (+51.61%)
2025$5,245.00 (+13.43%)
2023$80,800$161,600
2022$4,624.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1979–2019)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 5
Most Recent ClaimAug 2019 · other causes

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBENTON HARBOR
serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Sep 2021
Failure to filter
resolved · May 2021
Treatment and ProcedureOrganic carbon removal
Apr 2026
Treatment change without state approval
Sep 2021
Lead public education
Aug 2021
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 94 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area
100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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