635 E Main St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 635 E Main St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,102 sqft · built 1945
Lot Size0.121 acres (5,271 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$111,000 (Dec 2022)
Tax Bill$2,196 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Apr 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN54-0903-0015-00-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN54-0903-0015-00-1
Alternative APN
  • 11-54-0903-0015-00-1

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,102 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,102 sqft
Basement Area936 sqft
Unfinished Basement936 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1945
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1945
Lot Area5,271 sqft (0.121 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 48 ft wide
Garage Area216 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address635 E MAIN ST
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-3321
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT B
Legal DescriptionLOT 15 BLK 8 BENTON HARBOR IMPROVEMENT ASSOC 3RD ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal SubdivisionBENTON HARBOR IMPROVEMENT ASSOC 3RD ADD
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number15
Legal Unit15
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2052
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 Address2646 CENTER AVE, NILES, MI 49120-9422
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 15, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
Apr 9, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 15, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 15, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 9, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022369449
Deed Book / Page3394 / 3447
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateDec 15, 2022
Property Address635 E MAIN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3321
Document Number03394/3447
Book / Page3394 / 3447
Map ReferenceLB 2 PG 92
Instrument DateDec 6, 2022
Instrument2022369449
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyACCOMMODATION

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$832.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address635 E MAIN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3321

Mortgage

Document Number003394/880
DateDec 7, 2022
Book Page3394/880
Instrument2022368838
Lender
NameAMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressPORTAGE, MI 49002
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2053

April 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateApr 9, 2021
Property Address635 E MAIN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3321
Document Number03322/1230
Book / Page3322 / 1230
Instrument DateApr 9, 2021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$172.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address635 E MAIN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3321

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address728 E MAIN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3324

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$51,500 (+1.58%)$103,000 (+1.58%)
2025$2,196.00 (+2.95%)$50,700 (+56.48%)$101,400 (+56.48%)
2024$2,133.00 (+41.63%)
2023$32,400$64,800
2022$1,506.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are 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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