Berrien County property record for 1610 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 914 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,857 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0029-0011-05-1 |
| Primary APN | 03-0029-0011-05-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 914 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 914 sqft |
| Basement Area | 914 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 914 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 225 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1610 E EMPIRE AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E RESTRICT |
| Legal Description | COM 660.6'W OF NE COR OF SEC 29 T4S R18W TH S 225'TH E 66'TH N 225'TH W 66'TO BEG |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1610 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2024 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022366332 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3390 / 3193 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02746/1404 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1610 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2024 |
| Document Number | 03390/3193 |
| Book / Page | 3390 / 3193 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022366332 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,012.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 8630, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1610 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2024 |
| Document Number | 0033903195 |
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| Date | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 3390-3195 |
| Name | AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
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 | $67,100 (+26.6%) | $134,200 (+26.6%) | |
| 2025 | $1,857.00 (+25.98%) | ||
| 2023 | $53,000 | $106,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,474.00 |
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.
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 94% of the US · lower than 85% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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