Berrien County property record for 4004 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,085 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.499 acres (21,736 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $76,500 (Mar 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,078 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-3160-0005-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 03-3160-0005-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,085 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,370 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Tri-Level |
| Lot Area | 21,736 sqft (0.499 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 108 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 485 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 4004 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AA RURAL |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 HILL & DALE ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Legal Unit | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
4004 E Empire Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 1997.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4004 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 21, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 21, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 15, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1802 / 1326 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4004 E Empire Ave was $2,078 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $116,400 | $232,800 | |
| 2025 | $2,078.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4004 E Empire Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 4004 E Empire Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
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