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574 Cass St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 574 Cass St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 bd · 1 ba · 1,234 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.25 acres (10,890 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$119,900 (Apr 2024)
Tax Bill$2,638 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2024 Sale & Mortgage
Feb 2024 Transfer
+ 5 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN54-7580-0071-00-5

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN54-7580-0071-00-5
Alternative APNs
  • 11-54-7580-0071-00-5
  • 54-7580-0070-01-0

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,234 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,234 sqft
Basement Area1,154 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Lot Area10,890 sqft (0.25 acres)
Lot Dimensions114 ft deep x 48 ft wide
Garage Area264 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address574 CASS ST
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-3302
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT A
Legal DescriptionCOMBINED ON 07/30/2024 FROM 54-7580-0071-00-5, 54-7580-0070-00-9; LOTS 3 & 4 BLK 19 THRESHER IMPROVEMENT ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal SubdivisionTHRESHER IMPROVEMENT ADD
Legal Block19
Legal Lot Number3-4
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract300

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address574 CASS ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3302
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 22, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MORTGAGE 1 INC
Feb 21, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Feb 21, 2024Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Jan 26, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 19, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC
Jun 11, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC
Mar 16, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 22, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 22, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 19, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2024404386
Deed Book / Page3424 / 3765
Prior Transfer DateFeb 16, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc03420/3968
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateApr 22, 2024
Property Address574 CASS ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3302
Document Number03424/3765
Book / Page3424 / 3765
Map ReferenceLB 3 PG 43
Instrument DateApr 5, 2024
Instrument2024404386
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 15, 2024
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1783 LEMON CREEK RD, BARODA, MI 49101-9369

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4277 128TH AVE, ALLEGAN, MI 49010-9431

Mortgage

Document Number2024404387
DateApr 22, 2024
Instrument2024404387
Lender
NameMORTGAGE 1 INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2054

Mortgage

Document Number03424/3781
DateApr 22, 2024
Book Page3424/3781
Instrument2024404388
Lender
NameMICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEV AUTHORITY
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressLANSING, MI 48912
Agreement
TypeSecond Mortgage (Down Payment)
AmountAmount Recorded

February 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateFeb 21, 2024
Property Address574 CASS ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3302
Document Number03420/3970
Book / Page3420 / 3970
Instrument DateFeb 16, 2024
Instrument2024398393
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1783 LEMON CREEK RD, BARODA, MI 49101-9369

February 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateFeb 21, 2024
Property Address574 CASS ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3302
Document Number03420/3968
Book / Page3420 / 3968
Instrument DateFeb 16, 2024
Instrument2024398392
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1783 LEMON CREEK RD, BARODA, MI 49101-9369

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1783 LEMON CREEK RD, BARODA, MI 49101-9369

January 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJan 26, 2023
Property Address574 CASS ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3302
Document Number03397/1703
Book / Page3397 / 1703
Instrument DateJan 23, 2023
Instrument2023371827
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1783 LEMON CREEK RD, BARODA, MI 49101-9369

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1783 LEMON CREEK RD, BARODA, MI 49101-9369

January 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJan 19, 2023
Property Address574 CASS ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3302
Document Number03396/4337
Book / Page3396 / 4337
Instrument DateJan 12, 2023
Instrument2023371372
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$225.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address6474 PAW PAW LAKE RD, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9727

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1763 LEMON CREEK RD, BARODA, MI 49101-9369

June 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJun 11, 2021
Property Address574 CASS ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3302
Document Number03331/1303
Book / Page3331 / 1303
Instrument DateMay 26, 2021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$292.40
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address4365 E PECOS RD # RD140, RD140, GILBERT, AZ 85295-7875

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6474 PAW PAW LAKE RD, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9727

March 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMar 16, 2020
Property Address574 CASS ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3302
Document Number03268/1134
Book / Page3268 / 1134
Instrument DateMar 12, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$163.40
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address574 CASS ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3302

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4365 E PECOS RD STE 140, 140, GILBERT, AZ 85295-8053
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
MunicipalityBenton Harbor City
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$56,700 (+1.61%)$113,400 (+1.61%)
2025$2,638.00 Homeowner's exemption$55,800 (+187.63%)$111,600 (+187.63%)
2023$19,400$38,800
2022$978.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBENTON HARBOR
serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Sep 2021
Failure to filter
resolved · May 2021
Treatment and ProcedureOrganic carbon removal
Apr 2026
Treatment change without state approval
Sep 2021
Lead public education
Aug 2021
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 318 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

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