Berrien County property record for 6443 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,428 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,539 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-0020-0017-01-3 |
| Primary APN | 01-0020-0017-01-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,428 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,388 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,024 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 6443 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9793 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | COM 265.65' N88DEG52'20''W OF SE COR SEC 20 T4S R17W TH N88DEG52'20''W 300' TH N01DEG07'40''E 290.4' TH S88DEG52'20''E 300' TH S01DEG07'40''W 290.4' TO POB |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BAINBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6443 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9793 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 10, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025422304 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3442 / 2730 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Bainbridge Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $183,800 (+20.37%) | $367,600 (+20.37%) | |
| 2025 | $3,539.00 (+72.47%) | ||
| 2023 | $152,700 | $305,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,052.00 |
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.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 89% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Supernet Cable | 100 / 25 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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