Berrien County property record for 970 Superior St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,922 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,600 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $635 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-0750-0019-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 53-0750-0019-00-1 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 964 sqft |
| Basement Area | 704 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 704 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Lot Area | 4,922 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 39 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 970 SUPERIOR ST |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | THE S 39' OF LOT 19 BLK A BECKWITH ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | BLK A BECKWITH ADD |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Legal Unit | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
970 Superior St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2017.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1423 W 62ND ST, APT1, CHICAGO, IL 60636-2392 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 23, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3160 / 1761 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 970 SUPERIOR ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5309 |
| Document Number | 03160/1761 |
| Book / Page | 3160 / 1761 |
| Map Reference | LB4 PG48 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $223.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 970 SUPERIOR ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5309 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 970 Superior St was $635.
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 | $30,200 | $60,400 | |
| 2025 | $635.00 | ||
| 2023 | $18,600 | $37,200 | |
| 2022 | $560.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 970 Superior St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 970 Superior St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 638 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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