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

Berrien County property record for 652 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 916 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size0.128 acres (5,576 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$1,000 (Oct 2023)
Tax Bill$1,125 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2023 Sale
Oct 2023 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN53-0950-0023-00-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN53-0950-0023-00-1
Alternative APN
  • 11-53-0950-0023-00-1

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area916 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area916 sqft
Basement Area916 sqft
Unfinished Basement916 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1960
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1960
Architectural StyleRaised Ranch
Lot Area5,576 sqft (0.128 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 44.6 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address652 E EMPIRE AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-4840
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeDISTRICT A
Legal DescriptionLOT 23 BISHOPS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR
Legal SubdivisionBISHOPS ADD
Legal Lot Number23
Legal Unit23
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON HARBOR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract600

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address221 PARKER AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5420
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 25, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Oct 25, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 22, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Feb 26, 2018Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 25, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 25, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 22, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023391714
Deed Book / Page3414 / 3203
Prior Transfer DateJun 5, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc03414/3206
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateOct 25, 2023
Property Address652 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4840
Document Number03414/3203
Book / Page3414 / 3203
Instrument DateJul 21, 2023
Instrument2023391714
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$7.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 970677, MIAMI, FL 33197-0677

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address221 PARKER AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5420

October 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateOct 25, 2023
Property Address652 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4840
Document Number03414/3206
Book / Page3414 / 3206
Instrument DateJun 5, 2021
Instrument2023391715
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address7905 SW 195TH ST, CUTLER BAY, FL 33157-8030

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address221 PARKER AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-5420

August 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateAug 22, 2019
Property Address652 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4840
Document Number03247/0954
Book / Page3247 / 0954
Instrument DateAug 20, 2019
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

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

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 970677, MIAMI, FL 33197-0677

February 2018: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document TypePersonal Representative Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateFeb 26, 2018
Property Address652 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4840
Document Number03198/0528
Book / Page3198 / 0528
Map ReferenceLB5 PG14
Instrument DateFeb 22, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1417 DESMOND ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9764

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 8278, SOUTH BEND, IN 46660-8278

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$34,800 (+1.46%)$69,600 (+1.46%)
2025$1,125.00 (+3.02%)$34,300 (+60.28%)$68,600 (+60.28%)
2024$1,092.00 (+10.19%)
2023$21,400$42,800
2022$991.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Michigan
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 268 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless		5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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