Berrien County property record for 1126 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,014 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,247 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale Apr 2023 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0029-0002-02-7 |
| Primary APN | 03-0029-0002-02-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,014 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,014 sqft |
| Basement Area | 849 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 849 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Garage Area | 816 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1126 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-3832 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | COM 1252.3'W OF N1/4 PST SEC 29 T4S R18W TH S1DEG08'E 337'TH W 66' TH N1DEG 08'W 337'TH E 66'TO POB |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2222 W GRAND RIVER AVE, A, OKEMOS, MI 48864-1604 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ARM TITLE AGENCY LLC, STAR TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Apr 20, 2023 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023384928 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3408 / 879 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03402/2851 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1126 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3832 |
| Document Number | 003408/879 |
| Book / Page | 3408 / 879 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023384928 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | ARM TITLE AGENCY LLC, STAR TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $675.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 427 N 6TH ST, GRAND HAVEN, MI 49417-1019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1126 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3832 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1126 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3832 |
| Document Number | 03402/2250 |
| Book / Page | 3402 / 2250 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023378935 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $37.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1130 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3832 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 427 N 6TH ST, GRAND HAVEN, MI 49417-1019 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1126 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3832 |
| Document Number | 03402/2851 |
| Book / Page | 3402 / 2851 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023379170 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD, COPPELL, TX 75019-4620 |
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 | $51,800 (+11.4%) | $103,600 (+11.4%) | |
| 2025 | $2,247.00 (-26.11%) | $46,500 (+9.15%) | $93,000 (+9.15%) |
| 2024 | $3,041.00 (+2.81%) | ||
| 2023 | $42,600 (+9.51%) | $85,200 (+9.51%) | |
| 2022 | $2,958.00 (+8.31%) | $38,900 | $77,800 |
| 2021 | $2,731.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 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 | SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW serves 26,780 people · EPA ID MI0003726 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ST JOSEPH |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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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