Berrien County property record for 1844 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,894 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 13.2 acres (575,863 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,844 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0028-0004-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 03-0028-0004-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,894 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,263 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,263 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,263 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 575,863 sqft (13.2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 294 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1844 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-1640 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SPEC US |
| Legal Description | THE W 7 A OF E 12 A OF N1/2 OF NW 1/4 OF NW1/4 & THE N 7 A OF SE1/4 OF NW1/4 OF NW1/4 OF SEC 28 T4S R18W EXC A LOT COM 630' E OF NW COR OF SEC 28 TH E 56' TH S 145' TH S 56' TH N 145' TO POB ALSO EXC COM 915' E OF NW COR SEC 28 TH S 145' TH E 75' TH |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| 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 | 1844 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1640 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 11, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 02935/0644 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $165,700 (+4.61%) | $331,400 (+4.61%) | |
| 2025 | $2,844.00 (+6.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $158,400 (+32.66%) | $316,800 (+32.66%) |
| 2024 | $2,663.00 (+10.04%) | ||
| 2023 | $119,400 | $238,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,420.00 |
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 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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