Berrien County property record for 542 3rd St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,684 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $56,500 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,647 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-5020-0022-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 03-5020-0022-00-5 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,684 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 904 sqft |
| Basement Area | 804 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 804 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 542 3RD ST |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9222 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | LOT 22 TOWN OF MILLBURG |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAT OF THE TOWN OF MILLBURG |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Legal Unit | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 3RD ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9222 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 21, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022339950 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3359 / 2714 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 542 3RD ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9222 |
| Document Number | 03359/2714 |
| Book / Page | 3359 / 2714 |
| Map Reference | LB C PG 128 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022339950 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $423.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 542 3RD ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9222 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $60,000 (+25%) | $120,000 (+25%) | |
| 2025 | $2,647.00 (+68.71%) | ||
| 2023 | $48,000 | $96,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,569.00 |
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 · 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 Claims | 1 (1983) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1983 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 91% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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