973 Thomas Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 973 Thomas Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 1,324 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.115 acres (5,009 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$451 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2019 Transfer Dec 2019 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`03-1010-0036-01-5`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03-1010-0036-01-5`
Alternative APN	`11-03-1010-0036-01-5`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,324 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,324 sqft
Basement Area	816 sqft
Unfinished Basement	816 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Lot Area	5,009 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area	960 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address	973 THOMAS AVE
City	BENTON HARBOR
State	MI
Zip	49022-7848
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	A2 SING FA
Legal Description	LOT 36 & THE S1/2 OF LOT 37 BUTLER VILLA NO.1
Legal Subdivision	BUTLER VILLA
Legal Lot Number	36-37
Legal Unit	36,37
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BENTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1010
Census Tract	2300

Owner

973 Thomas Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2019.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1349 MAPLE LN, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9559
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 5, 2019	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 5, 2019	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 9, 2018	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Sep 19, 2019
Transfer Doc	3258002118
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Dec 5, 2019
Property Address	973 THOMAS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7848
Document Number	03258/2118
Book / Page	3258 / 2118
Instrument Date	Sep 19, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1349 MAPLE LN, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9559

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	973 THOMAS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7848

December 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Dec 5, 2019
Property Address	973 THOMAS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7848
Document Number	03258/2120
Book / Page	3258 / 2120
Instrument Date	Sep 19, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	973 THOMAS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7848

May 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	May 9, 2018
Property Address	973 THOMAS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7848
Document Number	03205/0277
Book / Page	3205 / 0277
Instrument Date	May 8, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	973 THOMAS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7848

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	973 THOMAS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7848

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 973 Thomas Ave was $451 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.9% from the year before.

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
County Subdivision	Benton Charter Township
Unified School District	Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$47,600 (-3.45%)	$95,200 (-3.45%)
2025	$451.00 (+3.92%) Homeowner's exemption	$49,300	$98,600
2024	$434.00
2023		$40,200	$80,400
2022	$397.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 973 Thomas Ave 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 973 Thomas Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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.

Internet Providers

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.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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