Berrien County property record for 4214 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,281 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 3.34 acres (145,490 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (May 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $1,565 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0025-0001-12-5 |
| Primary APN | 03-0025-0001-12-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,281 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 852 sqft |
| Basement Area | 852 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 852 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 145,490 sqft (3.34 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 4214 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SPEC US |
| Legal Description | THE E 3.34 A OF THE W 12.67 A OF THE N1/2 OF NW1/4 OF NW1/4 SEC 25 T4S R18W |
| 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 03-0025-0001-12-5
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4214 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9724 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 09, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 09, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 25, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1342 / 1283 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $82,300 (+24.89%) | $164,600 (+24.89%) | |
| 2025 | $1,565.00 (+13.65%) | ||
| 2023 | $65,900 | $131,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,377.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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