Berrien County property record for 2725 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,371 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.676 acres (29,447 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,481 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-2030-0025-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 03-2030-0025-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,371 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,371 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,371 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,371 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 29,447 sqft (0.676 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 147 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 2725 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A1 SING FA |
| Legal Description | LOT 25 ELBERTA CLIFF SUB |
| Legal Subdivision | ELBERTA CLIFF SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Legal Unit | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
2725 E Empire Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2011.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2725 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9716 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2011 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 16, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2964 / 996 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02964/0996 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 2725 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9716 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, MERIDIAN TITLE CORPORATION |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2725 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9716 |
| Document Number | 03360/2385 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3360/2385 |
| Instrument | 2022340695 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2037 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2725 E Empire Ave was $2,481 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $119,800 | $239,600 | |
| 2025 | $2,481.00 | ||
| 2023 | $100,100 | $200,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,131.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2725 E Empire Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 2725 E Empire Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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