Berrien County property record for 572 E May St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,881 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $12,000 (Oct 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $824 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-5120-0003-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 53-5120-0003-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 5,881 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 47 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 572 E MAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5240 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BLK 1 F M MILLS EMPIRE ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | EMPIRE ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Legal Unit | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1134 UNION AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5232 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2815 / 891 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0003456/20 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 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 | $15,300 (-43.54%) | $30,600 (-43.54%) | |
| 2025 | $824.00 (+3.52%) | $27,100 (+63.25%) | $54,200 (+63.25%) |
| 2024 | $796.00 (-27.5%) | ||
| 2023 | $16,600 | $33,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,098.00 |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 565 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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