Berrien County property record for 1301 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.82 acres (35,719 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $119,000 (Jun 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,166 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0020-0051-05-9 |
| Primary APN | 03-0020-0051-05-9 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,728 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,728 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,728 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 35,719 sqft (0.82 acres) |
| Lot Width | 118 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1301 E EMPIRE AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2017 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | COM 226.5'W OF S1/4 PST SEC 20 T4S R18W TH W 103.5'TH N 270'TH E 111.1'TO CREEK C/L TH S 70.11'TH S 37DEG14'E 63'TH S17DEG59'E 70.7'TH S49DEG38'W 76.8'TH S14DEG42'W 34.1 FT TO POB |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Mary's City of David listed 2009 · 77 contributing resources · NRIS 09000201 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1301 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2017 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 10, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3240 / 2795 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1301 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2017 |
| Document Number | 03240/2795 |
| Book / Page | 3240 / 2795 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,023.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3013 MARKET ST, HANNIBAL, MO 63401-5738 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 317 PAPPY DR, OAK GROVE, KY 42262-7102 |
| Document Number | 0032402798 |
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| Date | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3240/2798 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2049 |
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 | $78,000 (+21.5%) | $156,000 (+21.5%) | |
| 2025 | $2,166.00 (+13.52%) | ||
| 2023 | $64,200 | $128,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,908.00 |
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 | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 127 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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