6371 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 6371 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size57 acres (2,482,920 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$162,000 (Aug 2020)
Tax Bill$2,495 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Mortgage
Aug 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN01-0020-0017-02-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN01-0020-0017-02-1
Alternative APN
  • 11-01-0020-0017-02-1

Exterior

Lot Area2,482,920 sqft (57 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street AddressE EMPIRE AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeAG
Legal DescriptionTHE E 792'OF N 1650'OF SE1/4 SEC 20 T4S R17W ALSO THE S 30 A OF SE1/4 OF SE1/4 SEC 20 EXC THE S 345'OF E 125'THEREOF ALSO EXC COM 265.65' N89DEG22'20''W OF SE COR SEC 20 TH N89DEG22'20''W 300'TH N00DEG37'40'' E 290.4'TH S89DEG22'20''E 300'TH S00DEG37
Legal Range17W
Legal Township04S
Legal Section20
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBAINBRIDGE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract10400

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1667 HICKORY CREEK DR, 10, BARODA, MI 49101-9100
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 4, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
GREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES
Aug 5, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 5, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 5, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 10, 1997
Deed Document Number2020283762
Deed Book / Page3285 / 935
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Property AddressE EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number003285/198
DateAug 4, 2020
Book Page3285/198
Lender
NameGREENSTONE FARM CREDIT SERVICES
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressEAST LANSING, MI 48823
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateAug 5, 2020
Property AddressE EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022
Document Number003285/935
Book / Page3285 / 935
Instrument DateJul 18, 2020
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 5, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5421 N EAST RIVER RD # RD316, RD316, CHICAGO, IL 60656-1129

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1667 HICKORY CREEK DR, BARODA, MI 49101-9100

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
County SubdivisionBainbridge Township
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$127,700 (+61.44%)$255,400 (+61.44%)
2025$2,495.00 (+17.63%)
2023$79,100$158,200
2022$2,121.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, as of December 31, 2025

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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