Berrien County property record for 636 E Main St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,316 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,021 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-0903-0179-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 54-0903-0179-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,392 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,032 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,032 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1913 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Lot Area | 6,316 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 636 E MAIN ST |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-3322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLK 17 BENTON HARBOR IMPROVEMENT ASSOC 3RD ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | BENTON HARBOR IMPROVEMENT ASSOC 3RD ADD |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 54-0903-0179-00-4
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 636 E MAIN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3322 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1818 / 249 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Benton Harbor City |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $57,500 (+57.53%) | $115,000 (+57.53%) | |
| 2025 | $1,021.00 (+13.32%) | ||
| 2023 | $36,500 | $73,000 | |
| 2022 | $901.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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 are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 318 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | BENTON HARBOR serves 9,103 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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