Berrien County property record for 4875 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,876 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 5.3 acres (230,868 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,592 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0024-0018-06-2 |
| Primary APN | 03-0024-0018-06-2 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,876 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,876 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 230,868 sqft (5.3 acres) |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 4875 E EMPIRE AVE |
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| 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 ON HWY CL 69.28' N0DEG44'W OF THE SE COR SEC 24 T4S R18W TH WLY ON CL 172.98' TO POB TH N0DEG44'W 1269' TH W 181.8' TH |
| 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 03-0024-0018-06-2
Assessment roll updated June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 1602 HOWARD ST, NILES, MI 49120-1964 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 03464/4075 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Property Address | 4875 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9724 |
| Document Number | 03464/4075 |
| Book / Page | 3464 / 4075 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025446485 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4875 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9724 |
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 | $121,000 (-0.08%) | $242,000 (-0.08%) | |
| 2025 | $2,592.00 (+3.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $121,100 (+19.78%) | $242,200 (+19.78%) |
| 2024 | $2,515.00 (+10.4%) | ||
| 2023 | $101,100 | $202,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,278.00 |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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