Berrien County property record for 543 E Main St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,489 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,400 (Apr 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $28 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Transfer Jul 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-7580-0038-01-6 |
| Primary APN | 54-7580-0038-01-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 5,489 sqft (0.126 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 49.5 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 543 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-3319 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT B |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 BLK 7 THRESHER IMPROVEMENT ADD TO THE CITY OF BENTON HARBOR EXC THE W 61.5'THEREOF & PT OF SEC 18 T4S R18W COM 61.5'E |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | THRESHER IMPROVEMENT ADD |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-10 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2051 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1235 E MAIN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2931 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jul 26, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2002 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2251 / 299 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000466592 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 543 E MAIN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3319 |
| Document Number | 0000466592 |
| Book / Page | 3483 / 1700 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026466592 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1235 E MAIN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2931 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 543 E MAIN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3319 |
| Document Number | 03178/1991 |
| Book / Page | 3178 / 1991 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1190 CIRCLE DR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2202 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 141 HASTINGS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5403 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $2,900 (+48%) | $5,800 (+48%) | |
| 2025 | $28.00 (+16.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $500 | $1,000 | |
| 2022 | $24.00 |
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.
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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 318 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 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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