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

Berrien County property record for 467 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.056 acres (2,439 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$300 (Aug 2019)
Tax Bill$13 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2022 Transfer
Aug 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN52-3200-0137-01-6

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN52-3200-0137-01-6
Alternative APN
  • 11-52-3200-0137-01-6

Exterior

Lot Area2,439 sqft (0.056 acres)
Lot Dimensions50 ft deep x 49 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address467 E EMPIRE AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-5350
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT A
Legal DescriptionPROPERTY EXEMPT FROM AD VALOREM TAXES AND ASSESSED ON THE SPECIAL ACT ROLL PURSUANT TO PA 261 OF 2003 EXPIRING 12/30/2023. THE W 49' OF LOT 13 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 Range18W
Legal Township04S
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionHURD & DOWNS SUB
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number13
Legal Unit13
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1039
Census Tract500

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 43, BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103-0043
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 15, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Aug 9, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 9, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 9, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 22, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page3246 / 51
Transfer Doc03377/1261
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJun 15, 2022
Property Address467 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5350
Document Number03377/1261
Book / Page3377 / 1261
Instrument DateJun 15, 2022
Instrument2022355462
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address513 COURT ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1363

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 43, BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103-0043

August 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateAug 9, 2019
Property Address467 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5350
Document Number03246/0051
Book / Page3246 / 0051
Instrument DateAug 9, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address701 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1316

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address513 COURT ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1363

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
MunicipalityBenton Harbor City
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,300 (+55%)$2,600 (+55%)
2025$13.00 (+8.33%)
2023$200$400
2022$12.00

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemBENTON HARBOR
serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Sep 2021
Failure to filter
resolved · May 2021
Treatment and ProcedureOrganic carbon removal
Apr 2026
Treatment change without state approval
Sep 2021
Lead public education
Aug 2021
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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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