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

Berrien County property record for 180 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.143 acres (6,229 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$17,500 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$903 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Sale Aug 2021 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`51-5010-0171-00-2`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`51-5010-0171-00-2`
Alternative APN	`11-51-5010-0171-00-2`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,344 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	804 sqft
Basement Area	720 sqft
Unfinished Basement	720 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Architectural Style	Colonial
Lot Area	6,229 sqft (0.143 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	180 E EMPIRE AVE
City	BENTON HARBOR
State	MI
Zip	49022-5355
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	DISTRICT A
Legal Description	LOT 171 SUB OF LOT 60 MC ALISTER ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal Subdivision	MC ALISTER ADD
Legal Lot Number	60,171
Legal Unit	171,60
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	600

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1899 HUNTERS CREEK DR, YPSILANTI, MI 48198-9675
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 17, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Aug 17, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Jul 22, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	3340 / 1941
Last Transfer Date	Jun 14, 2024
Transfer Doc	0000407914
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Aug 17, 2021
Property Address	180 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5355
Document Number	03340/1941
Book / Page	3340 / 1941
Map Reference	LB 2 PG 48
Instrument Date	Aug 9, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$150.51
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	950 HALL ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7230

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Aug 17, 2021
Property Address	180 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5355
Document Number	03340/1938
Book / Page	3340 / 1938
Map Reference	MB 2 PG 84
Instrument Date	Aug 9, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$374.10
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3742 SCHOOL ST, BRIDGMAN, MI 49106-9784
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

July 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jul 22, 2021
Property Address	180 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5355
Document Number	0003337/66
Book / Page	3337 / 66
Map Reference	MB 3 PG 43
Instrument Date	Jul 18, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6263 DELAWARE AVE, HAMMOND, IN 46323-1134

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3742 SCHOOL ST, BRIDGMAN, MI 49106-9784
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
Municipality	Benton Harbor City
Unified School District	Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$30,700 (-4.06%)	$61,400 (-4.06%)
2025	$903.00 (+2.96%)	$32,000 (+82.86%)	$64,000 (+82.86%)
2024	$877.00 (+10.18%)
2023		$17,500	$35,000
2022	$796.00

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 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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 638 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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