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4841 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 4841 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,559 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size3.68 acres (160,301 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$155,000 (Jun 2018)
Tax Bill$2,909 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2020 Mortgage
Jun 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN03-0024-0018-04-6

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN03-0024-0018-04-6
Alternative APN
  • 11-03-0024-0018-04-6

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,559 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,559 sqft
Basement Area1,559 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,559 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1968
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1968
Architectural StyleRaised Ranch
Lot Area160,301 sqft (3.68 acres)
Garage Area375 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address4841 E EMPIRE AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-9724
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAA RURAL
Legal DescriptionCOM 509.6'W OF SE COR SEC 24 T4S R18W TH N00DEG44'E 350'TH E 45.2' TH N00DEG44'E 963.2'TH E TO A PT 354.4'W OF E LINE SEC 24
Legal Range18W
Legal Township04S
Legal Section24
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract2400

Owner

Source: Berrien County records · APN 03-0024-0018-04-6

Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1602 HOWARD ST, NILES, MI 49120-1964
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingLife Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 02, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
Jun 18, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 18, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 18, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 18, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page3208 / 2338
Last Transfer DateNov 18, 2025
Transfer Doc0000446485
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Property Address4841 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9724
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 09, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number003277/247
DateJun 02, 2020
Book Page3277/247
Lender
NameAMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressPORTAGE, MI 49002
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueJun 01, 2040

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJun 18, 2018
Property Address4841 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9724
Document Number03208/2338
Book / Page3208 / 2338
Instrument DateJun 11, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 09, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,333.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4841 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9724
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0032082339
DateJun 18, 2018
Instrument3208/2339
Lender
NameAMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 01, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County records · Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
County SubdivisionBenton Charter Township
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$138,200 (+31%)$276,400 (+31%)
2025$2,909.00 (+14.26%)
2023$105,500$211,000
2022$2,546.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berrien County (26021C), as of September 10, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 260210024002, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax 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.

Cell Coverage

4G LTE only, no 5G reported

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