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477 Maple St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 477 Maple St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.184 acres (8,015 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$22,500 (Apr 2005)
Tax Bill$262 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Transfer
Jun 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN52-7300-0039-00-4

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN52-7300-0039-00-4
Alternative APN
  • 11-52-7300-0039-00-4

Exterior

Lot Area8,015 sqft (0.184 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address477 MAPLE ST
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-4213
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT B
Legal DescriptionCOM AT SE COR LOT 5 BLK W SORTER & RACKLIFF'S ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR TH N 97' TH W 47' TH N56DEG22'W 56.1' TH W TO W LN OF E1/2 OF LOT 4 TH S 31' TH E 43' TH S 97' TH E TO BEG
Legal SubdivisionSORTER & RACKLIFFS ADD
Legal BlockW
Legal Lot Number4-5
Legal Unit5,4
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1019
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 Address166 APPLE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4902
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 24, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Jun 9, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 15, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 15, 2005 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 5, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2603 / 451
Last Transfer DateAug 27, 2024
Transfer Doc03432/4409
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateAug 24, 2023
Property Address477 MAPLE ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4213
Document Number03410/2798
Book / Page3410 / 2798
Instrument DateAug 24, 2023
Instrument2023387501
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2040 ST CLIFFORD DR, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46239-8982

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2040 ST CLIFFORD DR, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46239-8982

June 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJun 9, 2023
Property Address477 MAPLE ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4213
Document Number03405/3024
Book / Page3405 / 3024
Instrument DateJun 9, 2023
Instrument2023382356
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2040 ST CLIFFORD DR, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46239-8982

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$4,200 (+5%)$8,400 (+5%)
2025$262.00 (+608.11%)
2023$700$1,400
2022$37.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
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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