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

Berrien County property record for 275 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details1,884 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size0.05 acres (2,178 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on File
Last Sale$48,000 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill$4,002 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2025 Transfer
Jun 2023 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN53-8600-0071-01-2

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN53-8600-0071-01-2
Alternative APN
  • 11-53-8600-0071-01-2

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,884 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1935
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1935
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area2,178 sqft (0.05 acres)
Lot Dimensions83 ft deep x 26 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address275 E EMPIRE AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-5356
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT D
Legal DescriptionTHE E 83'OF S1/2 OF LOT 11 BLK F WEBBS ADD TO THE CITY OF BENTON HARBOR SEE 11-53-9975-0185-00-6
Legal SubdivisionWEBBS ADD
Legal BlockF
Legal Lot Number11
Legal Unit11
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1032
Census Tract500

Owner

275 E Empire Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in September 2025.

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

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address273 MORTON AVE, 3, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3468
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 25, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 14, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP
Dec 17, 2018Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
Foreclosure Auction

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 14, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 14, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 17, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2023382686
Deed Book / Page3406 / 98
Last Transfer DateSep 15, 2025
Transfer Doc0000442613
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateSep 25, 2025
Property Address275 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022
Document Number03460/3387
Book / Page3460 / 3387
Instrument DateSep 15, 2025
Instrument2025442613
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address273 MORTON AVE APT 3, 3, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3468

June 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJun 14, 2023
Property Address275 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5356
Document Number0003406/98
Book / Page3406 / 98
Map ReferenceVOL 2 PG 56
Instrument DateJun 12, 2023
Instrument2023382686
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyNEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$360.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1007 E MARQUETTE WOODS RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9611

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address237 MORTON AVE # 3, 3, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3405

December 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateDec 17, 2018
Property Address275 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5356
Document Number03225/1061
Book / Page3225 / 1061
Map ReferenceVOL 2 PG 56
Instrument DateDec 6, 2018
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$602.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Foreclosure Auction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address224 VAIL CT, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1857

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1007 E MARQUETTE WOODS RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9611
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 275 E Empire Ave was $4,002.

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$8,400$16,800
2025$4,002.00
2023$54,100 (+13.66%)$108,200 (+13.66%)
2022$2,394.00 (+3.28%)$47,600$95,200
2021$2,318.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 275 E Empire Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 275 E Empire Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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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