Berrien County property record for 6491 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,054 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.99 acres (43,124 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $809 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-0020-0016-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 01-0020-0016-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,054 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,054 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 43,124 sqft (0.99 acres) |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 5 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|
| Street Address | 6491 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 AT SE COR OF SEC 20 T4S R17W TH W 125'TH N 345'TH E 125'TH S 345'TO BEG |
| 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 Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6491 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9793 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2005 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2611 / 1895 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 28, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 03159/1538 |
| 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 | $70,300 (+1.74%) | $140,600 (+1.74%) | |
| 2025 | $809.00 (+3.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $69,100 (+15.55%) | $138,200 (+15.55%) |
| 2024 | $783.00 (+10.59%) | ||
| 2023 | $59,800 | $119,600 | |
| 2022 | $708.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 93% of the US · lower than 83% 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 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Supernet Cable | 100 / 25 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber, Xfinity.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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