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453 Cherry St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 453 Cherry St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,310 sqft · built 1941
Lot Size0.146 acres (6,360 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$22,675 (Mar 2019)
Tax Bill$1,182 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Transfer
Mar 2019 Sale
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN52-7300-0009-00-8

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN52-7300-0009-00-8
Alternative APN
  • 11-52-7300-0009-00-8

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,310 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,058 sqft
Basement Area1,008 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,008 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1941
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1941
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Lot Area6,360 sqft (0.146 acres)
Lot Dimensions127 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area252 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address453 CHERRY ST
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-4207
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT B
Legal DescriptionLOT 9 BLK E SORTER & RACKLIFF'S ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal SubdivisionSORTER & RACKLIFFS ADD
Legal BlockE
Legal Lot Number9
Legal Unit9
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1022
Census Tract400

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address453 CHERRY ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4207
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 7, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Mar 8, 2019Land Contract, Transfer
Dec 10, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Aug 10, 2018Land Contract, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 8, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 8, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 10, 2018
Deed Book / Page3231 / 1107
Last Transfer DateDec 7, 2021
Transfer Doc03355/3029
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateDec 7, 2021
Property Address453 CHERRY ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4207
Document Number03355/3029
Book / Page3355 / 3029
Instrument DateDec 7, 2021
Instrument3355-3029
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address3988 WATERTOWN ST, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-8574

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address453 CHERRY ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4207

March 2019: Land Contract, Transfer

Document TypeLand Contract
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMar 8, 2019
Property Address453 CHERRY ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4207
Document Number03231/1107
Book / Page3231 / 1107
Instrument DateMar 8, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTax Sale
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address976 MONROE ST, EMMETT, MI 48022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address453 CLARRY ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateDec 10, 2018
Property Address453 CHERRY ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4207
Document Number03224/2557
Book / Page3224 / 2557
Map ReferencePG105
Instrument DateDec 10, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address976 MONROE ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4832

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address976 MONROE ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4832

August 2018: Land Contract, Transfer

Document TypeLand Contract
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateAug 10, 2018
Property Address453 CHERRY ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4207
Document Number03213/3241
Book / Page3213 / 3241
Instrument DateAug 10, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address976 MONROE ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4832

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address453 CHERRY ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4207

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$44,200 (+14.51%)$88,400 (+14.51%)
2025$1,182.00 (+33.11%) Homeowner's exemption$38,600 (+58.85%)$77,200 (+58.85%)
2024$888.00 (-21.62%)
2023$24,300$48,600
2022$1,133.00

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 87% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 241 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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