Berrien County property record for 435 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,616 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,490 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,019 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-3200-0113-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 52-3200-0113-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,616 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 973 sqft |
| Basement Area | 973 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 973 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Lot Area | 6,490 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 435 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOT 13 BLK 6 HURD & DOWNS' SUB OF PT OF E1/2 OF SW1/4 & PT OF W1/2 OF SE1/4 SEC 19 T4S R18W |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | HURD & DOWNS SUB |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Legal Unit | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 435 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 2023382626 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3405 / 4115 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000407914 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Benton Harbor City |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $44,900 (+83.27%) | $89,800 (+83.27%) | |
| 2025 | $1,019.00 (-8.28%) | ||
| 2023 | $24,500 | $49,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,111.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
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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