Berrien County property record for 560 E May St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,826 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 8.47 acres (369,084 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,287 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 18-1250-0002-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 18-1250-0002-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,826 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,584 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Lot Area | 369,084 sqft (8.47 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 563 ft deep x 655 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 560 W MAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B2 - RET/S |
| Legal Description | COM 40'W OF SW COR LOT 290 COLFAX AVENUE ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR TH W 655.6'TH N18DEG20'E 595.4'TH S62DEG11'E 161.8'TH |
| Legal Subdivision | COLFAX AVENUE ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 290 |
| Legal Unit | 290 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ST. JOSEPH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 560 W MAY ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5441 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 1999 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2028 / 400 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 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 | $334,900 (+3.75%) | $669,800 (+3.75%) | |
| 2025 | $3,287.00 (+13.42%) | ||
| 2023 | $322,800 | $645,600 | |
| 2022 | $2,898.00 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 584.0 ft |
| Coastal | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
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 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 122 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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