Berrien County property record for 1373 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 1.06 acres (46,174 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $79,260 (Aug 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,341 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-6820-0025-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 03-6820-0025-00-1 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 986 sqft |
| Basement Area | 986 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 986 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Lot Area | 46,174 sqft (1.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 402 ft deep x 402 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1373 E EMPIRE AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | LOT 25 RICE SUBDN |
| Legal Subdivision | RICE SUBDN |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Legal Unit | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| 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 | 1373 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2037 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2853 / 1228 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $60,500 (+29.83%) | $121,000 (+29.83%) | |
| 2025 | $1,341.00 (+13.36%) | ||
| 2023 | $46,600 | $93,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,183.00 |
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 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.
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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