Berrien County property record for 1934 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,274 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 20 acres (871,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Aug 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,407 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Mortgage Jun 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0028-0014-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 03-0028-0014-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,274 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Basement Area | 616 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 616 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 871,200 sqft (20 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1934 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-1642 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A2 SING FA |
| Legal Description | THE W 20 A OF E1/2 OF NW1/4 SEC 28 T4S R18W |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1934 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1642 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage DOWAGIAC AREA FCU |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNITED FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1907 / 218 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 1934 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1642 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 03207/2432 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 6, 2018 |
| Book Page | 3207/2432 |
| Name | DOWAGIAC AREA FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DOWAGIAC, MI 49047 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | May 28, 2028 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 1934 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1642 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1934 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1642 |
| Document Number | 003405/160 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Book Page | 3405/160 |
| Instrument | 2023381696 |
| Name | UNITED FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | May 21, 2033 |
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 | $139,300 (+73.69%) | $278,600 (+73.69%) | |
| 2025 | $1,407.00 (+13.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $80,200 | $160,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,239.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 94% of the US · lower than 85% 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.
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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