1980 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 1980 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,113 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size	0.227 acres (9,888 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$160,500 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,389 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`03-2080-0008-00-0`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03-2080-0008-00-0`
Alternative APN	`11-03-2080-0008-00-0`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,113 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,113 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1959
Effective Year Built	Effective 1959
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Lot Area	9,888 sqft (0.227 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage Area	320 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1980 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	LOT 8 EMERSON WOODS
Legal Subdivision	CRYSTAL BROOK ADDITION
Legal Lot Number	8
Legal Unit	8
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BENTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
Census Tract	2100

Owner

1980 E Empire Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1980 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1642
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 6, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 6, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 7, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	3339 / 1153
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 4, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc	03111/1412
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Aug 6, 2021
Property Address	1980 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1642
Document Number	03339/1153
Book / Page	3339 / 1153
Map Reference	LB 4 PG 3
Instrument Date	Jul 29, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,410.30
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	18 W SAINT JOSEPH, COLOMA, MI 49038

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1980 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1642

Mortgage

Document Number	0033391190
Date	Aug 6, 2021
Instrument	3339/1190

Lender

Name	HONOR CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1980 E Empire Ave was $2,389 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
County Subdivision	Benton Charter Township
Unified School District	Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$84,400 (+2.55%)	$168,800 (+2.55%)
2025	$2,389.00 (+3.02%) Homeowner's exemption	$82,300	$164,600
2024	$2,319.00
2023		$81,100	$162,200
2022	$2,148.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1980 E Empire Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1980 E Empire Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 89% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35

May also be available: Verizon.

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