Berrien County property record for 1630 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,544 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $24,000 (Oct 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $1,547 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0029-0011-04-2 |
| Primary APN | 03-0029-0011-04-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,544 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,544 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,544 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,544 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1630 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | E RESTRICT |
| Legal Description | THE E 110.1'OF THE W 176.1'OF THE N 198'OF THE E1/2 OF E1/2 OF NE1/4 SEC 29 T4S R18W |
| 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 | 1630 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2024 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 6, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1717 / 513 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 1630 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2024 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | FT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1630 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2024 |
| Document Number | 03473/3185 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Book Page | 3473/3185 |
| Instrument | 2026457105 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45227 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
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 | $60,200 (-0.17%) | $120,400 (-0.17%) | |
| 2025 | $1,547.00 (+3.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $60,300 (+10.04%) | $120,600 (+10.04%) |
| 2024 | $1,494.00 (+10.26%) | ||
| 2023 | $54,800 | $109,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,355.00 |
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 163 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 |
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