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

Berrien County property record for 581 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.162 acres (7,057 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$15,000 (Mar 1996)
Tax Bill	$736 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2023 Transfer Jan 2022 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`52-8250-0044-00-3`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`52-8250-0044-00-3`
Alternative APN	`11-52-8250-0044-00-3`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Building Area	936 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	936 sqft
Basement Area	936 sqft
Unfinished Basement	936 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1930
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Lot Area	7,057 sqft (0.162 acres)
Lot Dimensions	128 ft deep x 55 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	581 E EMPIRE AVE
City	BENTON HARBOR
State	MI
Zip	49022-4838
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	DISTRICT A
Legal Description	LOT 44 & W 2' OF LOT 43 VAN HORN & MORROWS ADDITION TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal Subdivision	VAN HORN & MORROWS ADD
Legal Lot Number	43-44
Legal Unit	44,43
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1043
Census Tract	500

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	591 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4838
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Life Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 20, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 20, 2022	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 1, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 1, 1996 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 4, 1984 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	1737 / 591
Last Transfer Date	Aug 23, 2023
Transfer Doc	03412/1564
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Sep 20, 2023
Property Address	581 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4838
Document Number	03412/1564
Book / Page	3412 / 1564
Instrument Date	Aug 23, 2023
Instrument	2023389376
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Living Trust
Address	599 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4838

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jan 20, 2022
Property Address	581 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4838
Document Number	003361/492
Book / Page	3361 / 492
Instrument Date	Jan 20, 2022
Instrument	2022341094
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	591 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4838

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
Municipality	Benton Harbor City
Unified School District	Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$28,500 (+4.78%)	$57,000 (+4.78%)
2025	$736.00 (+2.94%)	$27,200 (+72.15%)	$54,400 (+72.15%)
2024	$715.00 (+1.56%)
2023		$15,800 (+37.39%)	$31,600 (+37.39%)
2022	$704.00 (+3.07%)	$11,500	$23,000
2021	$683.00

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 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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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