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

Berrien County property record for 634 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.104 acres (4,530 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$16,000 (Nov 2010)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2017 Transfer
May 2007 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN53-2000-0001-00-5

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN53-2000-0001-00-5
Alternative APN
  • 11-53-2000-0001-00-5

Interior

Units3 Units

Exterior

Lot Area4,530 sqft (0.104 acres)
Lot Dimensions75 ft deep x 60.5 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address634 E EMPIRE AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-4856
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT A
Legal DescriptionTHE N 75' OF LOT 1 BLK 1 EMPIRE ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal SubdivisionEMPIRE ADD
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number1
Legal Unit1
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract600

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address200 WALL ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022
Owner TypeCompany
VestingGovernment

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 13, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
May 31, 2007Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · ARM
FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 3, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 3, 2010 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 3, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2937 / 2363
Last Transfer DateDec 30, 2016
Transfer Doc03160/2238
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJan 13, 2017
Property Address634 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4856
Document Number03160/2238
Book / Page3160 / 2238
Instrument DateDec 30, 2016
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address701 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1316

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address200 WALL ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4430

May 2007: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateMay 31, 2007
Property Address634 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4856
Document Number02793/0915
Book / Page2793 / 0915
Instrument DateMay 7, 2007
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026
Title CompanyTITLE SOURCES INC, TITLE SOURCE INC

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address634 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4856

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address634 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4856

Mortgage

Document Number0027930916
DateMay 31, 2007
Instrument2793/0916
Lender
NameFIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE CO
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2037
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate8.12%
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Change FrequencyAnnually
Max Rate At Change13.1%
Index1-Year LIBOR

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)

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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