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474 John St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 474 John St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.072 acres (3,136 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$875 (Sep 2007)
Tax Bill$14 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Transfer
Nov 2021 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN54-0901-0057-00-0

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN54-0901-0057-00-0
Alternative APN
  • 11-54-0901-0057-00-0

Exterior

Lot Area3,136 sqft (0.072 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address474 JOHN ST
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-3118
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT A
Legal DescriptionLOT 27 BLK 5 BENTON HARBOR IMPROVEMENT ASSOC 1ST ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal SubdivisionBENTON HARBOR IMPROVEMENT ASSOC 1ST ADD
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number27
Legal Unit27
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2019
Census Tract300

Owner

Source: Berrien County records · APN 54-0901-0057-00-0

Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address2710 OAKWOOD LN, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-3217
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 19, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Nov 05, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 25, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleSep 28, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 28, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2812 / 746
Last Transfer DateJan 19, 2024
Transfer Doc03419/1821
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJan 19, 2024
Property Address474 JOHN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3118
Document Number03419/1821
Book / Page3419 / 1821
Instrument DateJan 19, 2024
Instrument2024396653
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 07, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2710 OAKWOOD LN, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-3217

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateNov 05, 2021
Property Address474 JOHN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3118
Document Number003352/227
Book / Page3352 / 227
Instrument DateNov 01, 2021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 09, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2710 OAKWOOD LN, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-3217

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateAug 25, 2020
Property Address474 JOHN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3118
Document Number003288/239
Book / Page3288 / 239
Instrument DateMar 03, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 09, 2023

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address687 HADISON, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address972 WOODWARD AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5444

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,700 (-)$3,400 (-)
2025$14.00 (+7.69%)$1,700 (+466.67%)$3,400 (+466.67%)
2024$13.00 (+8.33%)
2023$300$600
2022$12.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

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

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile USA.

Based on FCC filings for 328 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemBENTON HARBOR
serves 9,103 people
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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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