Berrien County property record for 514 E May St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 756 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,489 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $657 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-5120-0088-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 53-5120-0088-00-1 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 756 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 756 sqft |
| Basement Area | 756 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 756 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Lot Area | 5,489 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 514 E MAY ST |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 BLK 4 F M MILLS EMPIRE ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | EMPIRE ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Legal Unit | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 514 E MAY ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 03168/3404 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 514 E MAY ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5218 |
| Document Number | 03168/3404 |
| Book / Page | 3168 / 3404 |
| Map Reference | VOL5 PG29 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 514 E MAY ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5218 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 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 | $29,900 (-) | $59,800 (-) | |
| 2025 | $657.00 (+3.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $29,900 (+61.62%) | $59,800 (+61.62%) |
| 2024 | $637.00 (+10.02%) | ||
| 2023 | $18,500 | $37,000 | |
| 2022 | $579.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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 638 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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