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

Berrien County property record for 619 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,612 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.147 acres (6,403 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$32,000 (May 2006)
Tax Bill$1,045 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2020 Line of Credit
Mar 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN52-3000-0029-00-8

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN52-3000-0029-00-8
Alternative APN
  • 11-52-3000-0029-00-8

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,612 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,290 sqft
Basement Area1,290 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,290 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Lot Area6,403 sqft (0.147 acres)
Lot Dimensions128 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area280 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address619 E EMPIRE AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-4827
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT A
Legal DescriptionLOT 10 BLK 2 HANSEN'S ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal SubdivisionHANSENS ADD
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number10
Legal Unit10
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1043
Census Tract500

Owner

619 E Empire Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2020.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address619 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4827
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 16, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
UNITED FCU
Mar 3, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 19, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 19, 2006 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 9, 1980 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page2712 / 1734
Last Transfer DateMar 3, 2020
Transfer Doc03266/3389
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Property Address619 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4827
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number03271/2827
DateApr 16, 2020
Book Page3271/2827
Lender
NameUNITED FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term120 Months
DueApr 25, 2030
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

March 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMar 3, 2020
Property Address619 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4827
Document Number03266/3389
Book / Page3266 / 3389
Instrument DateMar 3, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1121 SALEM AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5632

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address619 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4827

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 619 E Empire Ave was $1,045 with a homeowner's exemption.

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$50,600$101,200
2025$1,045.00
2023$27,400$54,800
2022$1,298.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 619 E Empire Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

Wildfire risk around 619 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 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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