Berrien County property record for 4860 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 4.82 acres (209,959 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $36,000 (Oct 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $398 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0025-0006-01-1 |
| Primary APN | 03-0025-0006-01-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 209,959 sqft (4.82 acres) |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 4860 E EMPIRE AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | AA RURAL |
| Legal Description | COM AT NE COR OF SEC 25 T4S R18W TH W 350'TH S 600'TH E 350'TH N 600'TO BEG |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 2400 |
Source: Berrien County records · APN 03-0025-0006-01-1
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4840 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9724 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 07, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 07, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 26, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2436 / 208 |
| 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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $26,100 (+133.04%) | $52,200 (+133.04%) | |
| 2025 | $398.00 (+26.35%) | ||
| 2023 | $11,200 | $22,400 | |
| 2022 | $315.00 |
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
| 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 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 2 locations within half a mile of this property.
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