Berrien County property record for 471 Forest Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,229 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Oct 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $980 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-5060-0011-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 54-5060-0011-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 6,229 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 471 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-3113 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 BLK 1 MC CORD 2ND ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | MC CORD 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Legal Unit | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
471 Forest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2005.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 471 FOREST AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3113 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 20, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2656 / 300 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 471 Forest Ave was $980.
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 | $41,000 | $82,000 | |
| 2025 | $980.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 471 Forest Ave 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 471 Forest Ave 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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