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

Berrien County property record for 353 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.118 acres (5,140 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$28 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Transfer
Apr 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN53-8200-0053-01-9

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN53-8200-0053-01-9
Alternative APN
  • 11-53-8200-0053-01-9

Exterior

Lot Area5,140 sqft (0.118 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address353 E EMPIRE AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-5358
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. PT OF LOTS 23, 25 & 27 BLK B VAN DEVORT BROS ADD TO THE CITY OF BENTON HARBOR COM 75'E OF SW COR SD LOT 27 TH N 125'TH E 41' TH
Legal SubdivisionVAN DEVORT BROS ADD
Legal BlockB
Legal Lot Number23-27
Legal Unit2,27
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1034
Census Tract500

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 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 Address2095 HATCH AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7821
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 16, 2020Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Apr 16, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 13, 2023
Deed SaleJun 13, 2023
Prior SaleApr 3, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023382626
Deed Book / Page3405 / 4115
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMar 16, 2020
Property Address353 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5358
Document Number03268/1170
Book / Page3268 / 1170
Instrument DateMar 13, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address811 N WELLS AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7715

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2095 HATCH AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7821

April 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateApr 16, 2019
Property Address353 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5358
Document Number03234/2678
Book / Page3234 / 2678
Instrument DateApr 16, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

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

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2095 HATCH AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-7821

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$2,700 (-)$5,400 (-)
2025$28.00 (+3.7%)$2,700 (+44%)$5,400 (+44%)
2024$27.00 (+12.5%)
2023$500$1,000
2022$24.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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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