424 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 424 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1 ba · 1,672 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.181 acres (7,884 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$27,000 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill	$1,010 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Sale Aug 2023 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`53-0750-0002-00-1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`53-0750-0002-00-1`
Alternative APN	`11-53-0750-0002-00-1`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	1,672 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	968 sqft
Basement Area	788 sqft
Unfinished Basement	788 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Lot Area	7,884 sqft (0.181 acres)
Lot Dimensions	146 ft deep x 54 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None

Location & Zoning

Street Address	424 E EMPIRE AVE
City	BENTON HARBOR
State	MI
Zip	49022-5302
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	DISTRICT A
Legal Description	LOT 2 BLK A BECKWITH ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal Subdivision	BLK A BECKWITH ADD
Legal Block	A
Legal Lot Number	2
Legal Unit	2
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2001
Census Tract	600

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of October 19, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1193 4TH ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-3512
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Married Man, Separate Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 1, 2026	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Aug 14, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Apr 17, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 1, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 1, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 13, 2023
Deed Document Number	2026469509
Deed Book / Page	3486 / 2049
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 25, 2026
Prior Transfer Doc	0000469509
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Sep 1, 2026
Property Address	424 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5302
Document Number	0000469509
Book / Page	3486 / 2049
Instrument Date	Aug 25, 2026
Instrument	2026469509
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$20,452.50
Amount Accuracy	Calculated from Transfer Tax
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1193 4TH ST, MONTEREY, CA 93940-3512

August 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Aug 14, 2023
Property Address	424 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5302
Document Number	03409/3968
Book / Page	3409 / 3968
Instrument Date	Aug 14, 2023
Instrument	2023386711
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1283 MCNORE ST BEUTON, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1173 CHANGO AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022

April 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Apr 17, 2017
Property Address	424 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5302
Document Number	03169/1538
Book / Page	3169 / 1538
Instrument Date	Apr 14, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3852 S BURDICK ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49001-4840

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1283 MONROE ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5227

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
Municipality	Benton Harbor City
Unified School District	Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$38,400 (+6.96%)	$76,800 (+6.96%)
2025	$1,010.00 (+6.99%)	$35,900 (+69.34%)	$71,800 (+69.34%)
2024	$944.00 (+10.15%)
2023		$21,200 (+36.77%)	$42,400 (+36.77%)
2022	$857.00 (+3.38%)	$15,500	$31,000
2021	$829.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	BENTON HARBOR serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jan 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	Treatment failure resolved · Sep 2021 Failure to filter resolved · May 2021
Treatment and Procedure	Organic carbon removal Apr 2026 Treatment change without state approval Sep 2021 Lead public education Aug 2021
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 638 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber, DSL in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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