2000 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 2000 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba · 945 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	0.446 acres (19,428 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$2,836 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2026 Mortgage Sep 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`03-2080-0011-01-9`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03-2080-0011-01-9`
Alternative APN	`11-03-2080-0011-01-9`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	945 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	945 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1952
Effective Year Built	Effective 1952
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Lot Area	19,428 sqft (0.446 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 129 ft wide
Garage Area	462 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2000 E EMPIRE AVE
City	BENTON HARBOR
State	MI
Zip	49022-1725
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	A2 SING FA
Legal Description	LOTS 11 & 12 EMERSON WOODS
Legal Subdivision	EMERSON WOODS
Legal Lot Number	11-12
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BENTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2007
Census Tract	2100

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of August 17, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1580 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7314
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 28, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TRUST COMPANY
Sep 21, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 13, 2023
Deed Sale	Jun 13, 2023
Prior Sale	Sep 21, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2023382626
Deed Book / Page	3405 / 4115
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 14, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	03345/1016
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jul 28, 2026
Property Address	2000 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1725
Document Number	0000466736
Book / Page	3483 / 2373
Instrument Date	Jul 10, 2026
Instrument	2026466736
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2000 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1725

Mortgage

Document Number	0000466736,
Date	Jul 28, 2026
Book Page	3483/2373
Instrument	2026466736

Lender

Name	TRUST COMPANY

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months

Interest

Rate	6.52%
Max Rate	-1%

September 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Sep 21, 2021
Property Address	2000 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1725
Document Number	03345/1016
Book / Page	3345 / 1016
Instrument Date	Sep 14, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	701 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1316

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1580 COLFAX AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7314

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 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		$49,300 (+34.33%)	$98,600 (+34.33%)
2025	$2,836.00 (+61.6%)
2023		$36,700	$73,400
2022	$1,755.00

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

Flood

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

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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