1. Home
  2. Michigan
  3. Berrien County
  4. Benton Harbor
  5. E Main St

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

Berrien County property record for 687 E Main St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.13 acres (5,663 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$1,002 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN54-0903-0022-00-8

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN54-0903-0022-00-8
Alternative APN
  • 11-54-0903-0022-00-8

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,080 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area864 sqft
Basement Area864 sqft
Unfinished Basement864 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Lot Area5,663 sqft (0.13 acres)
Lot Dimensions117 ft deep x 48 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address687 E MAIN ST
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-3321
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT B
Legal DescriptionLOT 22 BLK 8 BENTON HARBOR IMPROVEMENT ASSOC 3RD ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal SubdivisionBENTON HARBOR IMPROVEMENT ASSOC 3RD ADD
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number22
Legal Unit22
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 Address1899 HUNTERS CREEK DR, YPSILANTI, MI 48198-9675
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 13, 2023
Deed SaleJun 13, 2023
Prior SaleMar 15, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023382626
Deed Book / Page3405 / 4115
Last Transfer DateJun 14, 2024
Transfer Doc0000407914
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMar 15, 2017
Property Address687 E MAIN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3321
Document Number03165/3289
Book / Page3165 / 3289
Map ReferenceLB2 PG92
Instrument DateMar 8, 2017
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE HIGHLAND LLC, CHICAGO TITLE MICHIGAN INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$111.80
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address660 PULHAM CTC, MANCHESTER, NJ 08759

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address687 E MAIN ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3321

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$32,400 (+63.64%)$64,800 (+63.64%)
2025$1,002.00 (+13.35%)
2023$19,800$39,600
2022$884.00

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

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 328 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

Nearby Properties on E Main St

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures