Berrien County property record for 465 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,768 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $13,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,212 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-3200-0136-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 52-3200-0136-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,768 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 904 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 6,360 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|
| Street Address | 465 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-5350 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 BLK 7 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 | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Legal Unit | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
465 E Empire Ave is owned by a company that bought it in March 2025.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4567 NILES RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9610 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 2025428360 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3446 / 2266 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000407914 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 465 E Empire Ave was $1,212.
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 | $49,300 | $98,600 | |
| 2025 | $1,212.00 | ||
| 2023 | $31,100 | $62,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,478.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 465 E Empire Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 465 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 98% of the US · lower than 95% 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: 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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