Berrien County property record for 972 Thomas Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 963 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,271 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $17,000 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,194 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-1010-0065-01-5 |
| Primary APN | 03-1010-0065-01-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 963 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 963 sqft |
| Basement Area | 963 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 963 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 5,271 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 490 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 972 THOMAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-7849 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | LOT 65 BUTLER VILLA NO 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUTLER VILLA |
| Legal Lot Number | 65 |
| Legal Unit | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 2300 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 400 EMERY TER, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5906 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 9, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3143 / 1571 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,900 (+20.45%) | $31,800 (+20.45%) | |
| 2025 | $1,194.00 (+1.7%) | ||
| 2023 | $13,200 | $26,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,174.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 212 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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