Berrien County property record for 596 Superior St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,443 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,403 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $143,500 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $659 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-2400-0029-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 52-2400-0029-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,443 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 962 sqft |
| Basement Area | 962 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 962 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 6,403 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 596 SUPERIOR ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-4955 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOT 29 FOSTER'S ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | FOSTERS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Legal Unit | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
596 Superior St is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 598 SUPERIOR ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4955 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 21, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026461408 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3477 / 4485 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 7, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03046/2730 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 596 SUPERIOR ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4955 |
| Document Number | 0000461408 |
| Book / Page | 3477 / 4485 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026461408 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $108,701.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 596 Superior St was $659.
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 | $32,900 | $65,800 | |
| 2025 | $659.00 | ||
| 2023 | $18,900 | $37,800 | |
| 2022 | $581.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 596 Superior 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 Superior St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 241 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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