Berrien County property record for 1091 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 807 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.136 acres (5,924 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100 (Jul 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $531 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-2700-0002-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 03-2700-0002-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 807 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 807 sqft |
| Basement Area | 807 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 807 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 5,924 sqft (0.136 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 47.5 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1091 E EMPIRE AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-3831 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 GRAMS SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAMS SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Legal Unit | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
1091 E Empire Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2003.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1091 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3831 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 23, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 23, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 20, 1982 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1629 / 6 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 2375002442 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1091 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3831 |
| Document Number | 0000458294 |
| Book / Page | 3474 / 3770 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026458294 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP LLC, ATA NATIONAL TITLE GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1091 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3831 |
| Document Number | 0000458294, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Book Page | 3474/3770 |
| Instrument | 2026458294 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.11% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1091 E Empire Ave was $531 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.1% from the year before.
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 | $28,000 (-3.45%) | $56,000 (-3.45%) | |
| 2025 | $531.00 (+3.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $29,000 | $58,000 |
| 2024 | $515.00 | ||
| 2023 | $23,300 | $46,600 | |
| 2022 | $467.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1091 E Empire 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 risk around 1091 E Empire 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 268 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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