Berrien County property record for 3759 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1.5 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $73,000 (Sep 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $1,431 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0023-0015-02-2 |
| Primary APN | 03-0023-0015-02-2 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,272 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 3759 E EMPIRE AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9760 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | A STRIP OF LAND 100' WIDE OFF THE W SIDE OF A STRIP 300' WIDE OFF THE E SIDE OF A STRIP 200' WIDE OFF FROM & ALONG THE S SIDE |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 03-0023-0015-02-2
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3759 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9760 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 27, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 27, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1836 / 974 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 28, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 03451/3880 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified July 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 | $48,900 (+0.82%) | $97,800 (+0.82%) | |
| 2025 | $1,431.00 (+3.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $48,500 (+10.48%) | $97,000 (+10.48%) |
| 2024 | $1,388.00 (+10.16%) | ||
| 2023 | $43,900 | $87,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,260.00 |
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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