Berrien County property record for 635 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,182 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,053 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $576 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-3000-0031-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 52-3000-0031-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,182 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Lot Area | 5,053 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 98 ft deep x 51.5 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 635 E EMPIRE AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-4827 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 BLK 2 HANSEN'S ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR EXC THE N 32' THEREOF |
| Legal Subdivision | HANSENS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Legal Unit | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1043 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
635 E Empire Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2025.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 635 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4827 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025431943 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3449 / 3841 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03187/1001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 635 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4827 |
| Document Number | 03187/1001 |
| Book / Page | 3187 / 1001 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3187-1001 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7012 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 728 OGDEN AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5133 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 635 E Empire Ave was $576 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,000 | $60,000 | |
| 2025 | $576.00 | ||
| 2023 | $17,400 | $34,800 | |
| 2022 | $971.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 635 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 635 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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