Berrien County property record for 3988 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Manufactured or Modular Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,836 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.997 acres (43,429 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,112 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-3160-0003-01-3 |
| Primary APN | 03-3160-0003-01-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,836 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,836 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Modular |
| Lot Area | 43,429 sqft (0.997 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 217 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 3988 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Manufactured or Modular Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AA RURAL |
| Legal Description | LOTS 3 & 4 HILL & DALE ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | HILL & DALE ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-4 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| 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 | 3988 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 17, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024413614 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3433 / 4183 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 3246002012 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 3988 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9722 |
| Document Number | 03340/1954 |
| Book / Page | 3340 / 1954 |
| Map Reference | LB 20 PG 29 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,849.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3988 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9722 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 3988 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9722 |
| Document Number | 0033401956 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3340/1956 |
| Name | UNITED FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
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 | $134,100 (+21.91%) | $268,200 (+21.91%) | |
| 2025 | $4,112.00 (+26.06%) | ||
| 2023 | $110,000 | $220,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,262.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 96% of the US · lower than 91% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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) |
|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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