Berrien County property record for 500 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $22,000 (Jul 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $35 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-2000-0104-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 53-2000-0104-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 500 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-4826 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 BLK 5 EMPIRE ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | EMPIRE ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Legal Unit | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 510 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4826 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 12, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1904 / 1 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 3219001534 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 500 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4826 |
| Document Number | 03219/1534 |
| Book / Page | 3219 / 1534 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1316 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 510 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4826 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Benton Harbor City |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,000 (-) | $8,000 (-) | |
| 2025 | $35.00 (+2.94%) | $4,000 (+471.43%) | $8,000 (+471.43%) |
| 2024 | $34.00 (+9.68%) | ||
| 2023 | $700 | $1,400 | |
| 2022 | $31.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| 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 cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BENTON HARBOR serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Sep 2021 Failure to filter resolved · May 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Apr 2026 Treatment change without state approval Sep 2021 Lead public education Aug 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 638 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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