Berrien County property record for 1831 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $3,600 (Sep 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $114 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Transfer Sep 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0021-0020-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 03-0021-0020-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1831 E EMPIRE AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-1639 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | THE W 143' OF S 118' OF SE1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SW1/4 OF SEC 21 T4S R18W |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2424 NOLAN AVE NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49534-1183 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 2, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 19, 1983 |
| Deed Document Number | 2022361715 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3384 / 3318 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 03411/2815 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1831 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1639 |
| Document Number | 03411/2815 |
| Book / Page | 3411 / 2815 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023388589 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5338 DARBY CT, CAPE CORAL, FL 33904-5915 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2424 NOLAN AVE NW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49534-1183 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1831 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1639 |
| Document Number | 03384/3318 |
| Book / Page | 3384 / 3318 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022361715 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1316 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5338 DARBY CT, CAPE CORAL, FL 33904-5915 |
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 | $3,000 (+233.33%) | $6,000 (+233.33%) | |
| 2025 | $114.00 (+44.3%) | ||
| 2023 | $900 (+8%) | $1,800 (+8%) | |
| 2022 | $79.00 | $500 | $1,000 |
| 2021 | $79.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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 96% of the US · lower than 91% 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 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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