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

Berrien County property record for 261 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.055 acres (2,396 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$13 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2018 Sale
Oct 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN51-8600-0045-02-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN51-8600-0045-02-1
Alternative APN
  • 11-51-8600-0045-02-1

Exterior

Lot Area2,396 sqft (0.055 acres)
Lot Dimensions75 ft deep x 32 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address261 E EMPIRE AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-5356
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT A
Legal DescriptionTHE S 32' OF LOT 9 BLK D WEBBS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR EXC THE E 45' THEREOF
Legal SubdivisionWEBBS ADD
Legal BlockD
Legal Lot Number9
Legal Unit9
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1030
Census Tract500

Owner

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

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address517 W 28TH ST, BFFB, CHICAGO, IL 60616-2503
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 22, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Oct 31, 2017Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 25, 1993
Deed SaleOct 25, 1993
Prior SaleAug 1, 1988
Deed Book / Page1604 / 714
Last Transfer DateJun 18, 2018
Transfer Doc3209001376
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJun 22, 2018
Property Address261 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5356
Document Number03209/1376
Book / Page3209 / 1376
Instrument DateJun 18, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$8.60
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address517 W 28TH ST # BFFB, BFFB, CHICAGO, IL 60616-2503

October 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateOct 31, 2017
Property Address261 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5356
Document Number03188/0368
Book / Page3188 / 0368
Instrument DateOct 30, 2017
Instrument3188-0368
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address701 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1316

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4761 POCAHONTAS AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92117-2647

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
MunicipalityBenton Harbor City
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,300 (-)$2,600 (-)
2025$13.00$1,300 (+55%)$2,600 (+55%)
2024$13.00 (+8.33%)
2023$200$400
2022$12.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 SystemBENTON HARBOR
serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Sep 2021
Failure to filter
resolved · May 2021
Treatment and ProcedureOrganic carbon removal
Apr 2026
Treatment change without state approval
Sep 2021
Lead public education
Aug 2021
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 638 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area		100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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