Berrien County property record for 3288 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,638 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 5.19 acres (226,076 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $108,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $2,480 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0027-0011-07-1 |
| Primary APN | 03-0027-0011-07-1 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,638 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,270 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 226,076 sqft (5.19 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 3288 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG AT NE COR SEC 27 T4S R18W TH S 486.74' TH N89DEG12'13W 553.87' TH N00DEG03'34"W 126.08' TH S89DEG11'37"E 120.74' TH |
| 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 · APN 03-0027-0011-07-1
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3288 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 04, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 04, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2574 / 1257 |
| Record Updated | 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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $131,600 (+42.73%) | $263,200 (+42.73%) | |
| 2025 | $2,480.00 (+13.45%) | ||
| 2023 | $92,200 | $184,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,186.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berrien County (26021C), updated September 10, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 260210024002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 17 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Midwest Energy Cooperative | Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available at this address: Xfinity, Mercury Broadband. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
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