1351 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 1351 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,236 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	1.86 acres (81,152 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$85,000 (Mar 2024)
Tax Bill	$2,466 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2024 Sale & Line of Credit Apr 2023 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`03-6820-0002-00-1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03-6820-0002-00-1`
Alternative APN	`11-03-6820-0002-00-1`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,236 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,236 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1952
Effective Year Built	Effective 1952
Lot Area	81,152 sqft (1.86 acres)
Lot Dimensions	334 ft deep x 243 ft wide
Garage Area	240 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Baseboard
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1351 E EMPIRE AVE
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	LOT 2 RICE SUBDN EXC THE N 75' THEREOF
Legal Subdivision	RICE SUBDN
Legal Lot Number	2
Legal Unit	2
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BENTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	2100

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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 Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	4567 NILES RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9610
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 1, 2024	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Apr 25, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 3, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 1, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 1, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 13, 2023
Deed Document Number	2024398960
Deed Book / Page	3421 / 1707
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Mar 1, 2024
Property Address	1351 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2017
Document Number	03421/1707
Book / Page	3421 / 1707
Map Reference	LB 12 PG 57
Instrument Date	Feb 23, 2024
Instrument	2024398960
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 22, 2024
Title Company	ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$637.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 453, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-0453

Mortgage

Document Number	2024398961
Date	Mar 1, 2024
Instrument	2024398961

Lender

Name	FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	239 Months
Due	Feb 10, 2044

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Mortgage

Document Number	03421/1733
Date	Mar 1, 2024
Book Page	3421/1733
Instrument	2024398963

Lender

Name	HARLEY EAVES ETAL
Type	Private Party
Address	8865 HIPPS HOLLOW RD, BERRIEN CENTER, MI 49102

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	24 Months
Due	Feb 28, 2026

April 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Apr 25, 2023
Property Address	1351 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2017
Document Number	03402/4119
Book / Page	3402 / 4119
Map Reference	LB 12 PG 57
Instrument Date	Apr 17, 2023
Instrument	2023379481
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	7604 RED ARROW HWY, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9390

August 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Aug 3, 2017
Property Address	1351 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2017
Document Number	03179/1396
Book / Page	3179 / 1396
Instrument Date	Aug 3, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5962 SAINT JOSEPH AVE, STEVENSVILLE, MI 49127-1236

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1351 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2017

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
County Subdivision	Benton Charter Township
Unified School District	Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$50,600 (+12.44%)	$101,200 (+12.44%)
2025	$2,466.00 (-34.35%)
2023		$45,000	$90,000
2022	$3,756.00

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 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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