Berrien County property record for 3831 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 780 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 5.02 acres (218,671 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,777 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Transfer Apr 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0023-0014-03-4 |
| Primary APN | 03-0023-0014-03-4 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 780 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Lot Area | 218,671 sqft (5.02 acres) |
| Garage Area | 912 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 3831 E EMPIRE AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COM AT SW COR OF E1/2 OF SW1/4 OF SE1/4 SEC 23 T4S R18W TH E 399.5' TH N 548' TH W 398' TH S 548' TO POB |
| 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 03-0023-0014-03-4
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3831 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 08, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 02, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 02, 2003 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2434 / 1528 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 02, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 003424/686 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Property Address | 3831 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9722 |
| Document Number | 03458/1583 |
| Book / Page | 3458 / 1583 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025440216 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 05, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 3831 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9722 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 08, 2024 |
| Property Address | 3831 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9722 |
| Document Number | 003424/686 |
| Book / Page | 3424 / 686 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 02, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024403499 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 01, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 3831 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9722 |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified August 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 | $118,800 (+37.34%) | $237,600 (+37.34%) | |
| 2025 | $1,777.00 (+12.61%) | ||
| 2023 | $86,500 | $173,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,578.00 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 1 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 5% of the US · above 11% 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; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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