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971 Broadway, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 971 Broadway, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.289 acres (12,589 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$14,500 (Jun 2006)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN53-1950-0041-00-5

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN53-1950-0041-00-5
Alternative APN
  • 11-53-1950-0041-00-5

Exterior

Lot Area12,589 sqft (0.289 acres)
Lot Dimensions126 ft deep x 100 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address971 BROADWAY
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-5314
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT A
Legal DescriptionLOTS 41 & 42 ELDRED'S ADD TO THE CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal SubdivisionELDREDS ADD
Legal Lot Number41-42
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract600

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address200 WALL ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022
Owner TypeCompany
VestingGovernment

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 26, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 26, 2006 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 18, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2721 / 778
Last Transfer DateDec 30, 2016
Transfer Doc03160/2241
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJan 13, 2017
Property Address971 BROADWAY, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5314
Document Number03160/2241
Book / Page3160 / 2241
Instrument DateDec 30, 2016
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

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

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address200 WALL ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4430

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)

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 638 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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