Berrien County property record for 542 4th St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 924 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.318 acres (13,852 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,899 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-5020-0017-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 03-5020-0017-00-1 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Building Area | 924 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 924 sqft |
| Basement Area | 924 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 924 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 13,852 sqft (0.318 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 210 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 317 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 542 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9223 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | COM 191.5' N15DEG50' E OF SE COR LOT 20 TOWN OF MILLBURG TH N74DEG 10' W 210.4' TH N 93.71' TH S74DEG10'E TO PT N15DEG50' E OF BEG TH S15DEG50'W 90.2' TO BEG |
| Legal Subdivision | THE TOWN OF MILLBURG |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Legal Unit | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
542 4th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 4TH ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9223 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023381400 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3404 / 3428 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03050/0070 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2023 |
| Property Address | 542 4TH ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9223 |
| Document Number | 03404/3428 |
| Book / Page | 3404 / 3428 |
| Map Reference | LB C PG 128 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023381400 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $900.00 |
| 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 4TH ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9223 |
| Document Number | 2023381268 |
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| Date | May 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023381268 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 67 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2028 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 4th St was $1,899 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $65,500 | $131,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,899.00 | ||
| 2023 | $50,000 | $100,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,257.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 542 4th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1983.
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.
Wildfire risk around 542 4th St 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 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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