Berrien County property record for 2661 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
| Square Footage | 1,175 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 871,200 sqft (20 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $169,000 (2018) |
| Tax Bill | $289.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 03-0022-0021-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Building Area | 1,175 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 940 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 940 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 940 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow Style |
| Lot Area | 871,200 sqft (20 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Street Address | 2661 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9716 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THE E1/2 OF SW1/4 OF SW1/4 SEC 22 T4S R18W |
| 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 03-0022-0021-00-8
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2661 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9716 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| May 08, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Veterans Administration Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 08, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 08, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 07, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3204 / 3269 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 31, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02688/1796 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 2661 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9716 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03322/1900 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3322/1900 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Veterans Administration Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 08, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2661 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9716 |
| Document Number | 03204/3269 |
| Book / Page | 3204 / 3269 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE MERIDIAN, CHICAGO TITLE OF MICHIGAN IN |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,453.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2661 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9716 |
| Document Number | 0032043271 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 08, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3204/3271 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Veterans Administration Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2048 |
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 | $173,800 (+3.76%) | $347,600 (+3.76%) | |
| 2025 | $289.00 (+25.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $167,500 (+86.11%) | $335,000 (+86.11%) |
| 2024 | $231.00 (-3.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $90,000 | $180,000 | |
| 2022 | $239.00 |
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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