Berrien County property record for 2515 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
| Square Footage | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 108,900 sqft (2.5 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,827.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 03-0022-0020-04-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,092 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,092 sqft Unfinished |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch Style |
| Lot Area | 108,900 sqft (2.5 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 1,152 sqft Garage |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Street Address | 2515 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9716 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM SW COR SEC 22 T4S R18W TH E 198' TH N 550' TH W 198' TH S 550' TO POB |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Minor Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 03-0022-0020-04-4
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2515 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9716 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 06, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Second Mortgage UNITED FCU |
| May 03, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED FCU |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 04, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 04, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 19, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2812 / 2419 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 03204/1618 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 2515 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9716 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 02, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03469/3480 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 06, 2026 |
| Book Page | 3469/3480 |
| Instrument | 2026451362 |
| Name | UNITED FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085 |
| Type | Stand Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 23, 2041 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 03, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2515 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9716 |
| Document Number | 03204/1618 |
| Book / Page | 3204 / 1618 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2525 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9716 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0032041620 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 03, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3204/1620 |
| Name | UNITED FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2028 |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 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 | $85,000 (+5.59%) | $170,000 (+5.59%) | |
| 2025 | $1,827.00 (+3.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $80,500 (+16.16%) | $161,000 (+16.16%) |
| 2024 | $1,765.00 (+9.97%) | ||
| 2023 | $69,300 | $138,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,605.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berrien County (26021C), updated September 10, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| 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; lenders make the official flood determination.
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