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1498 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 1498 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeWarehouse, Storage
Details30,000 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size32.8 acres (1,432,688 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$200,000 (Jul 2008)
Tax Bill$8,641 (2022)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2023 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03-0029-0010-04-6

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-0029-0010-04-6
Alternative APN
  • 11-03-0029-0010-04-6

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area30,000 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area1,432,688 sqft (32.8 acres)
Lot Dimensions2,646 ft deep x 344 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address1498 E EMPIRE AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-2020
Property CategoryIndustrial
Property TypeIndustrial > Warehouse, Storage
Legal DescriptionBEG 976.32' W OF THE NE COR SEC 29 T4S R18W TH S0DEG54'37"E 411.21' TH S45DEG36'24"E 68.97' TH S0DEG54'37"E 797.91' TH S89DEG57'27"E 927.78' TH S0DEG54'31"E 66' TH N89DEG57'27"W 663.85' TH S0DEG54'37"E 1125.57' TH N89DEG54'54"W 660.25' TH N0DEG54'43"
Legal Range18W
Legal Township04S
Legal Section29
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI

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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1314B CENTER DR, 821, MEDFORD, OR 97501-7995
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 11, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 11, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2850 / 2544
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateOct 12, 2023
Property Address1498 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2020
Document Number03413/4130
Book / Page3413 / 4130
Instrument DateOct 2, 2023
Instrument2023390884
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2112 WINTERS WAY, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9676

Mortgage

Document Number2023390885
DateOct 12, 2023
Instrument2023390885
Lender
NameSQUIRE EMPIRE LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term36 Months
DueOct 3, 2026

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$307,200 (-) Land $76,200 Building $231,000$614,400 (-) Land $152,400 Building $462,000
2023$307,200$614,400
2022$8,641.00

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 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemSOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL SANITARY SEW
serves 26,780 people · EPA ID MI0003726
Water SourcePurchased surface water from ST JOSEPH
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 163 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

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