Berrien County property record for 1500 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Distribution Warehouse (Regional) |
|---|---|
| Details | 16,600 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 4.58 acres (199,505 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $6,622 (2022) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0029-0010-05-0 |
| Primary APN | 03-0029-0010-05-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 16,600 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 199,505 sqft (4.58 acres) |
| Street Address | 1500 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2022 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Distribution Warehouse (Regional) |
| Legal Description | SPLIT/COMBINED ON 11/03/2014 FROM 03-0029-0010-03-8, 03-0029-0011-01-8; BEG 910.32' W OF NE COR SEC 29 T4S R18W TH S0DEG54'37"E 350' TH E 250' TH S0DEG54'37"E 643.14' TH W 267.49' TH N0DEG54'37"W 530.42' TH N45DEG36'24"W 68.97' TH N0DEG54'37"W 411.21 |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2112 WINTERS WAY, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9676 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 10, 2008 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3073 / 3470 |
| 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 | $158,500 (-) Land $14,300 Building $144,200 | $317,000 (-) Land $28,600 Building $288,400 | |
| 2023 | $158,500 | $317,000 | |
| 2022 | $6,622.00 |
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 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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