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

Berrien County property record for 505 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeOffice Building
Details2,072 sqft · built 1958
Lot Size0.325 acres (14,157 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$3,131 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2023 Transfer
Nov 2022 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN52-8250-0011-00-8

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN52-8250-0011-00-8
Alternative APN
  • 11-52-8250-0011-00-8

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area2,072 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1958
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1958
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Lot Area14,157 sqft (0.325 acres)
Lot Dimensions127 ft deep x 111 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address505 E EMPIRE AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-4825
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Office Building
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT A
Legal DescriptionLOTS 11 & 12 VAN HORN & MORROWS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR SEE 11-52-9975-0183-00-9
Legal SubdivisionVAN HORN & MORROWS ADD
Legal Lot Number11-12
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1041
Census Tract500

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address347 BLUFF CT, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5401
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 24, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Nov 10, 2022Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Nov 10, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 13, 2023
Deed SaleJun 13, 2023
Prior SaleDec 1, 1975 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023382626
Deed Book / Page3405 / 4115
Last Transfer DateJun 14, 2024
Transfer Doc0000407914
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateOct 24, 2023
Property Address505 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4825
Document Number03414/2883
Book / Page3414 / 2883
Instrument DateOct 24, 2023
Instrument2023391631
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address347 BLUFF CT, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5401

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address347 BLUFF CT, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5401

November 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateNov 10, 2022
Property Address505 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4825
Document Number03391/2842
Book / Page3391 / 2842
Instrument DateNov 10, 2022
Instrument2022366967
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address347 BLUFF CT, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5401

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address347 BLUFF CT, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5401

November 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateNov 10, 2021
Property Address505 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4825
Document Number03352/2236
Book / Page3352 / 2236
Instrument DateNov 10, 2021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address386 ARBOR RDG, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-2777

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address347 BLUFF CT, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5401

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
MunicipalityBenton Harbor City
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$76,900 (+25.24%)$153,800 (+25.24%)
2025$3,131.00 (-9.93%)
2023$61,400$122,800
2022$3,476.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemBENTON HARBOR
serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Sep 2021
Failure to filter
resolved · May 2021
Treatment and ProcedureOrganic carbon removal
Apr 2026
Treatment change without state approval
Sep 2021
Lead public education
Aug 2021
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 638 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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