Berrien County property record for 1470 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Warehouse, Storage |
|---|---|
| Details | 40,000 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,428 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0029-0008-01-7 |
| Primary APN | 03-0029-0008-01-7 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 40,000 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Fire Resistance | Special |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1470 E EMPIRE AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2020 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Warehouse, Storage |
| Local Zoning Code | E RESTRICT |
| Legal Description | THE E1/2 OF W1/2 OF E1/2 OF NW1/4 OF THE NE1/4 SEC 29 T4S R18W |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | BENTON TOWNSHIP NW QTR NE QTR |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
1470 E Empire Ave, an industrial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2016.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 992, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49023-0992 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 7, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 03150/2617 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1470 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2020 |
| Document Number | 03213/1860 |
| Book / Page | 3213 / 1860 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE MERIDIAN, CHICAGO TITLE OF MICHIGAN IN |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1278 M 139, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4042 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1470 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2020 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1470 E Empire Ave was $8,428.
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 | $197,600 | $395,200 | |
| 2025 | $8,428.00 | ||
| 2023 | $200,000 | $400,000 | |
| 2022 | $7,269.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1470 E Empire Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 1470 E Empire Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW serves 26,780 people · EPA ID MI0003726 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ST JOSEPH |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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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