Berrien County property record for 720 Madison Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 918 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,708 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Jul 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,153 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-0901-0118-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 54-0901-0118-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 918 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 918 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Lot Area | 6,708 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 720 MADISON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-3122 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | THE W 19' OF LOT 7 & ENTIRE LOT 8 & E 6' OF LOT 9 BLK 9 BENTON HARBOR IMPROVEMENT ASSOC 1ST ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | BENTON HARBOR IMPROVEMENT ASSOC 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-9 |
| Legal Unit | 7,8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 MADISON AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3122 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 2, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024410342 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3430 / 2499 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02976/2595 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $32,800 (+150.38%) | $65,600 (+150.38%) | |
| 2025 | $1,153.00 (+145.84%) | ||
| 2023 | $13,100 | $26,200 | |
| 2022 | $469.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 328 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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