Berrien County property record for 1852 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 984 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $72,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,336 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0028-0004-03-0 |
| Primary APN | 03-0028-0004-03-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Building Area | 984 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 984 sqft |
| Basement Area | 984 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1852 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-1640 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | COM 915'E OF NW COR SEC 28 T4S R18W TH S 145'TH E 75'TH N 145'TH W 75' TO BEG |
| 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 | 1852 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1640 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022364084 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3387 / 3311 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1852 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1640 |
| Document Number | 03387/3311 |
| Book / Page | 3387 / 3311 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022364084 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $540.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 449 MYRTLE ST, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9213 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1852 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1640 |
| Document Number | 0033873313 |
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| Date | Oct 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 3387-3313 |
| Name | UNITED FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.87% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2029 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.8% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 10.8% |
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 | $54,200 (-22.46%) | $108,400 (-22.46%) | |
| 2025 | $1,336.00 (-44.79%) | ||
| 2023 | $69,900 | $139,800 | |
| 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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