2080 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 2080 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,664 sqft · built 1880
Lot Size	3.98 acres (173,369 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$41,335 (Apr 2022)
Tax Bill	$2,849 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2026 Transfer Jan 2022 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`03-0028-0016-02-0`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03-0028-0016-02-0`
Alternative APN	`11-03-0028-0016-02-0`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,664 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,152 sqft
Basement Area	512 sqft
Unfinished Basement	512 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1880
Effective Year Built	Effective 1880
Lot Area	173,369 sqft (3.98 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2080 E EMPIRE AVE
City	BENTON HARBOR
State	MI
Zip	49022-1725
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	E RESTRICT
Legal Description	THE E1/2 OF E1/2 OF NE1/4 OF NW1/4 SEC 28 T4S R18W EXC COM AT N1/4 PST SEC 28 TH S0DEG29'E 1319.86'TH S89DEG56'W 330.7'TH N0DEG29'W 665.69'TH N89DEG56'E 264.7'TH N 0 DEG29'W 655.23'TH N89DEG56'E 66' TO POB
Legal Range	18W
Legal Township	04S
Legal Section	28
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BENTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	2100

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of October 7, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	2080 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1725
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 3, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jan 31, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BEST HOME FINANCIAL INC
May 17, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jun 17, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Foreclosure Quitclaim
Apr 11, 2022	Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 11, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 11, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 11, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2022350088
Deed Book / Page	3370 / 2049
Last Transfer Date	May 16, 2023
Transfer Doc	003404/115
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jun 3, 2026
Property Address	2080 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1725
Document Number	0000462514
Book / Page	3479 / 167
Instrument Date	Jun 3, 2026
Instrument	2026462514
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 29, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2080 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1725

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Property Address	2080 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1725
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2080 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1725

Mortgage

Document Number	003362/822
Date	Jan 31, 2022
Book Page	3362/822
Instrument	2022341963

Lender

Name	BEST HOME FINANCIAL INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	204 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2039

May 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	May 17, 2023
Property Address	2080 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1725
Document Number	003404/115
Book / Page	3404 / 115
Instrument Date	May 16, 2023
Instrument	2023380678
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5600 GRANITE PKWY, PLANO, TX 75024-4177

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2080 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1725

June 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jun 17, 2022
Property Address	2080 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1725
Document Number	03377/2102
Book / Page	3377 / 2102
Instrument Date	May 24, 2022
Instrument	2022355709
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	100 N MICHIGAN ST # ST800, ST800, SOUTH BEND, IN 46601-1630

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5600 GRANITE PKWY # VII, VII, PLANO, TX 75024-4177

April 2022: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Sheriff's Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Apr 11, 2022
Property Address	2080 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-1725
Document Number	03370/2049
Book / Page	3370 / 2049
Instrument Date	Mar 25, 2022
Instrument	2022350088
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Notice of Trustee Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	100 N MICHIGAN ST STE 800, 800, SOUTH BEND, IN 46601-1630

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$56,500 (+74.92%)	$113,000 (+74.92%)
2025	$2,849.00 (+15.39%)
2023		$32,300	$64,600
2022	$2,469.00

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 100 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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