Berrien County property record for 2851 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Bungalow |
| Square Footage | 1,113 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 1,001,880 sqft (23 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,650.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 03-0022-0022-01-2 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,113 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 798 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 630 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 630 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow Style |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 1,001,880 sqft (23 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 3 Total Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
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| Street Address | 2851 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9759 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM AT SE COR OF E1/2 OF SW1/4 SEC 22 T4S R18W TH N 92 RDS TH W 40 RDS TH S 92 RDS TH E 40 RDS TO POB |
| 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 03-0022-0022-01-2
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2851 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9759 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 06, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 06, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 17, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2025421820 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3442 / 790 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 003442/786 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $181,800 (+10.12%) | $363,600 (+10.12%) | |
| 2025 | $5,650.00 (+106.51%) | $165,100 (+51.33%) | $330,200 (+51.33%) |
| 2024 | $2,736.00 (+8.83%) | ||
| 2023 | $109,100 | $218,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,514.00 |
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 5% of the US · above 12% of Michigan |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 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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