Berrien County property record for 403 John St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,195 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,881 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $256 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-0700-0005-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 54-0700-0005-00-9 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 11,195 sqft (0.257 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 89.7 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 403 JOHN ST |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-3215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOTS 5 & 6 BELLS ADDITION TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | BELLS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
403 John St, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Berrien County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2601 PIXLEY AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-2011 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 1986 |
| Deed Document Number | 2026469522 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3486 / 2062 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000469522 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 403 JOHN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3215 |
| Document Number | 0000469522 |
| Book / Page | 3486 / 2062 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026469522 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Title Company | CS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,425.11 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 2601 PIXLEY AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-2011 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 403 John St was $256.
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 | $5,900 | $11,800 | |
| 2025 | $256.00 | ||
| 2023 | $1,000 | $2,000 | |
| 2022 | $50.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 403 John 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 403 John St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 328 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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