Berrien County property record for 3011 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,872 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 13.2 acres (574,992 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Feb 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,307 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Apr 2006 Line of Credit + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0022-0002-09-7 |
| Primary APN | 03-0022-0002-09-7 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
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| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,872 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,248 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Lot Area | 574,992 sqft (13.2 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 3011 E EMPIRE AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG 565.04' E OF S1/4 PST SEC 22 T4S R18W TH N0DEG43'57''W 1319.48' TH E ON N LN S1/2 SE1/4 415' MOL TH S00DEG43'57''E |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 03-0022-0002-09-7
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 1220 ASHLAND AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1028 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 14, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOWER LLC |
| Apr 26, 2006 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LASALLE BANK MIDWEST NA |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Aug 30, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED FCU |
| Mar 29, 2016 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 13, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 13, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 08, 2002 |
| Deed Document Number | 2026451754 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3470 / 816 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 003470/812 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3011 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9718 |
| Document Number | 0000458323 |
| Book / Page | 3474 / 3968 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026458323 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1220 ASHLAND AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1028 |
| Document Number | 0000458323, |
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| Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Book Page | 3474/3968 |
| Instrument | 2026458323 |
| Name | LOWER LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.11% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 3011 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9718 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 06, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 02705/1926 |
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| Date | Apr 26, 2006 |
| Book Page | 2705/1926 |
| Name | LASALLE BANK MIDWEST NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 2600 W BIG BEAVER RD, TROY, MI 48084 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3011 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9718 |
| Document Number | 003470/812 |
| Book / Page | 3470 / 812 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026451753 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 05, 2026 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3011 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9718 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3011 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9718 |
| Document Number | 003470/816 |
| Book / Page | 3470 / 816 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026451754 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Tax | $2,325.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1220 ASHLAND AVE, RIVER FOREST, IL 60305-1028 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3011 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9718 |
| Document Number | 03247/3421 |
| Book / Page | 3247 / 3421 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 06, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3011 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9718 |
| Document Number | 0032473423 |
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| Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3247/3423 |
| Name | UNITED FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Property Address | 3011 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9718 |
| Document Number | 03131/3283 |
| Book / Page | 3131 / 3283 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 06, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 3011 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9718 |
| Document Number | 0031313285 |
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| Date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Instrument | 3131/3285 |
| Name | UNITED FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2046 |
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 | $209,300 (+15.57%) | $418,600 (+15.57%) | |
| 2025 | $3,307.00 (+14.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $181,100 (+61.41%) | $362,200 (+61.41%) |
| 2024 | $2,891.00 (+9.18%) | ||
| 2023 | $112,200 | $224,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,648.00 |
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 |
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| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 6% of the US · above 15% 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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