Berrien County property record for 4158 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,668 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $68,000 (May 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $2,042 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0025-0001-14-1 |
| Primary APN | 03-0025-0001-14-1 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,668 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,668 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,668 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,668 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 700 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 4158 E EMPIRE AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AA RURAL |
| Legal Description | COM 317.8' E (REC AS S89DEG25'E) OF NW COR SEC 25 T4S R18W TH E (REC AS S89DEG25'E) 200' TH S 217.8' TH W (REC AS N89DEG25'W) |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 03-0025-0001-14-1
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4158 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9724 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | May 06, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 06, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1638 / 854 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 23, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 03452/1513 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2023 |
| Property Address | 4158 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9724 |
| Document Number | 003406/448 |
| Book / Page | 3406 / 448 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 02, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023382769 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| 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 | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4158 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9724 |
Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 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 | $96,600 (+44.18%) | $193,200 (+44.18%) | |
| 2025 | $2,042.00 (+13.7%) | ||
| 2023 | $67,000 (+9.3%) | $134,000 (+9.3%) | |
| 2022 | $1,796.00 (+3.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $61,300 | $122,600 |
| 2021 | $1,739.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 10, 2024 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 89% of Michigan |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midwest Energy Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Broadband.
Based on FCC filings for 23 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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