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1130 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 1130 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.77 acres (33,541 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$90,000 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill$4,088 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03-0029-0003-01-5

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-0029-0003-01-5
Alternative APN
  • 11-03-0029-0003-01-5

Interior

Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,512 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,008 sqft
Basement Area1,008 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,008 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleColonial
Lot Area33,541 sqft (0.77 acres)
Total Buildings4 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1130 E EMPIRE AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-3832
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionCOM 1153.3'W OF N1/4 PST SEC 29 T4S R18W TH S1DEG08'E 337'TH W 99' TH N1DEG08'W 337'TH E 99'TO POB
Legal Range18W
Legal Township04S
Legal Section29
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract2100

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2222 W GRAND RIVER AVE, A, OKEMOS, MI 48864-1604
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 19, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 19, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 20, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023384928
Deed Book / Page3408 / 879
Prior Transfer DateApr 14, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0000379170
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJul 19, 2023
Property Address1130 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3832
Document Number003408/879
Book / Page3408 / 879
Instrument DateJul 7, 2023
Instrument2023384928
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyARM TITLE AGENCY LLC, STAR TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$675.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address427 N 6TH ST, GRAND HAVEN, MI 49417-1019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1126 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3832

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
County SubdivisionBenton Charter Township
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$116,500 (+60.03%)$233,000 (+60.03%)
2025$4,088.00 (-16.93%)
2023$72,800 (+11.83%)$145,600 (+11.83%)
2022$4,921.00 (+89.2%)$65,100$130,200
2021$2,601.00

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

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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemSOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW
serves 26,780 people · EPA ID MI0003726
Water SourcePurchased surface water from ST JOSEPH
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 127 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35

May also be available: AT&T.

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