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1435 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 1435 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,170 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size0.5 acres (21,780 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$140,000 (Jan 2026)
Tax Bill$835 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03-0020-0067-01-0

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-0020-0067-01-0
Alternative APN
  • 11-03-0020-0067-01-0

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,170 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,630 sqft
Basement Area1,080 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,080 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1947
Architectural StyleBungalow
Lot Area21,780 sqft (0.5 acres)
Garage Area536 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1435 E EMPIRE AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-2037
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeA2 SING FA
Legal DescriptionCOM AT SW COR OF E1/2 OF SW1/4 OF SE1/4 OF SEC 20 T4S R18W TH E 100' TH N 217.8'TH W 100'TH S 217.8'TO BEG
Legal Range18W
Legal Township04S
Legal Section20
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract2100

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address52527 28TH AVE, BANGOR, MI 49013-9707
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 20, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 20, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 24, 1979 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2026450201
Deed Book / Page3468 / 2902
Prior Transfer DateMar 15, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc02988/0011
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJan 20, 2026
Property Address1435 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2037
Document Number03468/2902
Book / Page3468 / 2902
Instrument DateJan 9, 2026
Instrument2026450201
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 11, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,050.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1435 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2037

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address52527 28TH AVE, BANGOR, MI 49013-9707

Mortgage

Document Number0034682910
DateJan 20, 2026
Instrument3468/2910
Lender
NameSUCCESS MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2056

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$90,400 (-0.99%)$180,800 (-0.99%)
2025$835.00 (+3.09%) Homeowner's exemption$91,300 (+49.92%)$182,600 (+49.92%)
2024$810.00 (+10.05%)
2023$60,900$121,800
2022$736.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% 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 SystemBENTON HARBOR
serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Sep 2021
Failure to filter
resolved · May 2021
Treatment and ProcedureOrganic carbon removal
Apr 2026
Treatment change without state approval
Sep 2021
Lead public education
Aug 2021
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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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