Berrien County property record for 3228 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $100 (Apr 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $1,081 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0027-0011-03-8 |
| Primary APN | 03-0027-0011-03-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 672 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|
| Street Address | 3228 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AA RURAL |
| Legal Description | COM 433.66'N89DEG05'10''W OF NE COR SEC 27 T4S R18W TH S00DEG04' 30''W 360.75'TH N89DEG05'10''W 120.74'TH N00DEG04'30''E 360.75' TH S89DEG05'10''E 120.74'TO POB |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3228 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 26, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2125 / 575 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $49,300 (+16.82%) | $98,600 (+16.82%) | |
| 2025 | $1,081.00 (+13.91%) | ||
| 2023 | $42,200 | $84,400 | |
| 2022 | $949.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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