Berrien County property record for 125 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 440 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,229 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $17,500 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $649 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 51-8600-0035-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 51-8600-0035-00-9 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 440 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,229 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 125 E EMPIRE AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5322 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 BLK C WEBBS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR SEE 11-51-9975-0155-00-1 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEBBS ADD |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Legal Unit | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10439 EAGLE RIDGE DR, 145, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467-8977 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 29, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 29, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3254 / 1606 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Property Address | 125 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5322 |
| Document Number | 03254/1606 |
| Book / Page | 3254 / 1606 |
| Map Reference | LB 2 PG 56 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $150.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4528 ROLLING PINE CT, WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48323-1439 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 10118 S 81ST CT, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465-1419 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Benton Harbor City |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,000 (-9.09%) | $20,000 (-9.09%) | |
| 2025 | $649.00 (-24.88%) | ||
| 2023 | $11,000 | $22,000 | |
| 2022 | $864.00 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 270 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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