Berrien County property record for 512 Sunset Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,580 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.284 acres (12,371 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,786 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-7650-0025-01-0 |
| Primary APN | 18-7650-0025-01-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,580 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,580 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,580 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,580 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 12,371 sqft (0.284 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 512 SUNSET RD |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-7142 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 - SINGL |
| Legal Description | LOT 25 & THE W 25'OF LOTS 26 27 & 28 TRENARREN SQUARE |
| Legal Subdivision | TRENARREN SQUARE |
| Legal Lot Number | 25-28 |
| Legal Unit | 25,2 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
512 Sunset Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in August 2016 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 512 SUNSET RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7142 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2001 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2001 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 20, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2109 / 209 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 12, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 03144/3152 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 512 SUNSET RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7142 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 512 SUNSET RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7142 |
| Document Number | 03419/4111 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Book Page | 3419/4111 |
| Instrument | 2024397223 |
| Name | HORIZON BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jan 20, 2034 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 512 Sunset Rd was $1,786 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | St. Joseph Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $104,200 (+6.98%) | $208,400 (+6.98%) | |
| 2025 | $1,786.00 (+3.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $97,400 | $194,800 |
| 2024 | $1,731.00 | ||
| 2023 | $72,700 | $145,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,572.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 512 Sunset Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 512 Sunset Rd is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 85% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW serves 26,780 people · EPA ID MI0003726 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ST JOSEPH |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 377 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 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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