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

Berrien County property record for 320 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.103 acres (4,487 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$898 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill$227 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Sale
Jun 2022 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN53-1950-0001-02-0

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN53-1950-0001-02-0
Alternative APN
  • 11-53-1950-0001-02-0

Exterior

Lot Area4,487 sqft (0.103 acres)
Lot Dimensions112 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address320 E EMPIRE AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-5327
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT A
Legal DescriptionPROPERTY EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXES AND ASSESSED ON THE SPECIAL ACT ROLL PURSUANT TO PA 261 OF 2003 EXPIRING 12/30/2024. THE W 40'OF LOTS 1 & 2 ELDRED'S ADD TO THE CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal SubdivisionELDREDS ADD
Legal Lot Number1-2
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract600

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of October 19, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address814 PEARL ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5127
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle Woman

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 1, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jun 21, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Dec 4, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 1, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 1, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 27, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2026469512
Deed Book / Page3486 / 2052
Prior Transfer DateAug 25, 2026
Prior Transfer Doc0000469512
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateSep 1, 2026
Property Address320 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5327
Document Number0000469512
Book / Page3486 / 2052
Instrument DateAug 25, 2026
Instrument2026469512
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 22, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$680.74
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address814 PEARL ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5127

June 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJun 21, 2022
Property Address320 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5327
Document Number03377/2448
Book / Page3377 / 2448
Instrument DateJun 20, 2022
Instrument2022355801
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$3.75
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address513 COURT ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1363

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 43, BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103-0043

December 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateDec 4, 2019
Property Address320 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5327
Document Number03258/1533
Book / Page3258 / 1533
Instrument DateDec 4, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address701 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1316

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address513 COURT ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1363
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$2,400 (+5%)$4,800 (+5%)
2025$227.00 (+1,161.11%)
2023$400$800
2022$18.00

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.

Flood

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

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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