Berrien County property record for 1691 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,032 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (19,994 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $76,900 (Dec 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,848 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-1240-0010-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 03-1240-0010-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,032 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,032 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 19,994 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1691 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-2023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 CLARK MEADOWS |
| Legal Subdivision | CLARK MEADOWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Legal Unit | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
1691 E Empire Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2006.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1691 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2023 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2763 / 407 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 2, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02699/0422 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1691 E Empire Ave was $1,848 with a homeowner's exemption, down 14.8% from the year before.
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 | $82,900 (-5.69%) | $165,800 (-5.69%) | |
| 2025 | $1,848.00 (-14.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $87,900 | $175,800 |
| 2024 | $2,169.00 | ||
| 2023 | $69,800 | $139,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,620.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1691 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 1691 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 94% of the US · lower than 87% 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 | BENTON HARBOR serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Sep 2021 Failure to filter resolved · May 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Apr 2026 Treatment change without state approval Sep 2021 Lead public education Aug 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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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