Berrien County property record for 271 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
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| Details | 988 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.022 acres (958 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $176 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-8600-0071-02-1 |
| Primary APN | 53-8600-0071-02-1 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 988 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 958 sqft (0.022 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 37 ft deep x 26 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 271 E EMPIRE AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5356 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT D |
| Legal Description | THE W 37'OF S1/2 OF LOT 11 BLK F WEBBS ADD TO THE CITY OF BENTON HARBOR SEE 11-53-9975-0186-00-2 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEBBS ADD |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Legal Unit | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 49036 68TH ST, HARTFORD, MI 49057-9510 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 03408/3324 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 269 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5356 |
| Document Number | 03408/3324 |
| Book / Page | 3408 / 3324 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 56 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023385526 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 49036 68TH ST, HARTFORD, MI 49057-9510 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Benton Harbor City |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,600 (+9.09%) | $7,200 (+9.09%) | |
| 2025 | $176.00 (+2.92%) | $3,300 (+26.92%) | $6,600 (+26.92%) |
| 2024 | $171.00 (+4.91%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,600 (-) | $5,200 (-) | |
| 2022 | $163.00 | $2,600 | $5,200 |
| 2021 | $163.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BENTON HARBOR serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Sep 2021 Failure to filter resolved · May 2021 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Apr 2026 Treatment change without state approval Sep 2021 Lead public education Aug 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 638 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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