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638 Broadway, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 638 Broadway, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.136 acres (5,924 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$250 (May 2017)
Tax Bill$28 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Transfer
May 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN52-0821-0030-00-3

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN52-0821-0030-00-3
Alternative APN
  • 11-52-0821-0030-00-3

Exterior

Lot Area5,924 sqft (0.136 acres)
Lot Dimensions124 ft deep x 47.5 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address638 BROADWAY
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-4914
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT A
Legal DescriptionPROPERTY EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXES AND ASSESSED ON THE SPECIAL ACT ROLL PURSUANT TO PA 261 OF 2003 EXPIRING 12/30/2022.
Legal SubdivisionASSESSORS PLAT #21
Legal Lot Number30
Legal Unit30
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1018
Census Tract500

Owner

Source: Berrien County records · APN 52-0821-0030-00-3

Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address630 BROADWAY, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4914
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 18, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 22, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 22, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 22, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 28, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page3172 / 2199
Prior Transfer DateJun 29, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc02961/2021
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJun 18, 2021
Property Address638 BROADWAY, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4914
Document Number03332/1999
Book / Page3332 / 1999
Map ReferenceLB 3172 PG 2199
Instrument DateJun 17, 2021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 09, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address630 BROADWAY, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4914

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address630 BROADWAY, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4914

May 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMay 22, 2017
Property Address638 BROADWAY, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4914
Document Number03172/2199
Book / Page3172 / 2199
Instrument DateMay 22, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 09, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address701 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1316

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address630 BROADWAY, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4914

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$3,100 (-)$6,200 (-)
2025$28.00 (+3.7%)$3,100 (+52%)$6,200 (+52%)
2024$27.00 (+12.5%)
2023$500$1,000
2022$24.00

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

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

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area		100 / 20

Based on FCC filings for 343 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemBENTON HARBOR
serves 9,103 people
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 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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