Berrien County property record for 525 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,363 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $52 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-8250-0013-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 52-8250-0013-00-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Lot Area | 6,363 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 101 ft deep x 63.7 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 525 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-4825 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | THE W1/2 OF LOTS 13 & 14 VAN HORN & MORROWS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR |
| Legal Subdivision | VAN HORN & MORROWS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 13-14 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
525 E Empire Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 2006.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 406 PIPESTONE ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4649 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Partnership |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 1988 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 1988 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1350 / 1143 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 25, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 02717/1849 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $52.00 |
| 2022 | $40.00 |
FEMA maps place 525 E Empire Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 525 E Empire Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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