Berrien County property record for 596 Cass St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,618 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,489 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,224 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Sale Feb 2018 Foreclosure + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-7580-0068-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 54-7580-0068-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,618 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 946 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Lot Area | 5,489 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 114 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 596 CASS ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-3302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLK 19 THRESHER IMPROVEMENT ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | THRESHER IMPROVEMENT ADD |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
596 Cass St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2024.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 596 CASS ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 13, 2018 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Nov 17, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Aug 1, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 12, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023382626 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3405 / 4115 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000407914 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 596 CASS ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3302 |
| Document Number | 03234/1906 |
| Book / Page | 3234 / 1906 |
| Map Reference | LB 3 PG 43 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $68.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 4212, BRYAN, TX 77805-4212 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 356 BURTON ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3018 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 596 CASS ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3302 |
| Document Number | 03197/0950 |
| Book / Page | 3197 / 0950 |
| Map Reference | LB3 PG43 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $14.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 4212, BRYAN, TX 77805-4212 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 596 CASS ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3302 |
| Document Number | 03189/3238 |
| Book / Page | 3189 / 3238 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3189-3238 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 596 CASS ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3302 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1158 OGDEN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5502 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 596 CASS ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3302 |
| Document Number | 03179/0443 |
| Book / Page | 3179 / 0443 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 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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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 596 CASS ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3302 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 596 Cass St was $1,224, down 10.9% from the year before.
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 | $38,600 (+2.93%) | $77,200 (+2.93%) | |
| 2025 | $1,224.00 (-10.92%) | $37,500 | $75,000 |
| 2024 | $1,374.00 | ||
| 2023 | $23,300 | $46,600 | |
| 2022 | $4,071.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 596 Cass St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 596 Cass St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 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 Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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