Berrien County property record for 2493 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $40,000 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,044 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Sale Aug 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0021-0015-01-8 |
| Primary APN | 03-0021-0015-01-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 2493 E EMPIRE AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM SE COR SEC 21 T4S R18W TH W 100'TH N 200'TH E 100'TH S 200' TO POB |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 03-0021-0015-01-8
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2515 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9716 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 01, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 01, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 01, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 01, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3179 / 460 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 01, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2493 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9716 |
| Document Number | 03179/0463 |
| Book / Page | 3179 / 0463 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2493 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9716 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 01, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2493 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9716 |
| Document Number | 03179/0460 |
| Book / Page | 3179 / 0460 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $344.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3319 COUNTY ROAD N30, EDON, OH 43518-9533 |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $49,000 (+25.64%) | $98,000 (+25.64%) | |
| 2025 | $1,044.00 (+13.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $39,000 | $78,000 | |
| 2022 | $917.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berrien County (26021C), updated September 10, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 260210024002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 52% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 16 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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