Berrien County property record for 3121 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,649 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 9.75 acres (424,710 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Apr 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $148 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Mortgage Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0022-0002-11-9 |
| Primary APN | 03-0022-0002-11-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,649 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,649 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,649 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,649 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 424,710 sqft (9.75 acres) |
| Garage Area | 474 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 3121 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG 980' W OF SE COR SEC 22 T4S R18W TH W 330' TH N00DEG43'57''W 1320.73' TH N89DEG54'13''E 148' TO C/L DRAIN TH |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 221 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 03-0022-0002-11-9
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3121 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 02, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Nov 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 09, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 09, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1964 / 281 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 3121 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9718 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03266/2264 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 02, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3266/2264 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 3121 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9718 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3121 E EMPIRE AVE E, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9718 |
| Document Number | 003354/794 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3354/794 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2051 |
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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $144,700 (+33.24%) | $289,400 (+33.24%) | |
| 2025 | $148.00 (-6.92%) | ||
| 2023 | $108,600 | $217,200 | |
| 2022 | $159.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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