Berrien County property record for 4827 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 852 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 8.15 acres (355,014 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $22,000 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,553 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0024-0018-03-8 |
| Primary APN | 03-0024-0018-03-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 852 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 852 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 355,014 sqft (8.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 1,304 ft deep x 226 ft wide |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 4827 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AA RURAL |
| Legal Description | COM 509.6'W OF SE COR SEC 24 T4S R18W TH W 237.2'TH N00DEG44'W 1313.4'TH S89DEG57'30''E 282.6'TH S00DEG44'E 963.2'TH W |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 03-0024-0018-03-8
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4827 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9724 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3132 / 351 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 31, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02959/0363 |
| 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 | $89,600 (+3.94%) | $179,200 (+3.94%) | |
| 2025 | $1,553.00 (+2.98%) Homeowner's exemption | $86,200 (+37.48%) | $172,400 (+37.48%) |
| 2024 | $1,508.00 (+11.13%) | ||
| 2023 | $62,700 | $125,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,357.00 |
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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 |
Based on FCC filings for 15 locations within half a mile of this property.
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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