Berrien County property record for 661 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,222 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,882 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $9,250 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $651 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-3000-0039-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 52-3000-0039-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,222 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,222 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,222 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,222 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Lot Area | 6,882 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 661 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-4839 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 BLK 3 HANSEN'S ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR ALSO THE S1/2 OF VACATED ALLEY LYING N OF LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | HANSENS ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Legal Unit | 8,8 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
661 E Empire Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2019.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1123 NILES AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1525 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2625 / 230 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 03244/0792 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 661 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4839 |
| Document Number | 03244/0792 |
| Book / Page | 3244 / 0792 |
| Map Reference | LB 3 PG 66 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1123 NILES AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1525 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 661 E Empire Ave was $651, up 1.7% from the year before.
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 | $34,600 (+1.76%) | $69,200 (+1.76%) | |
| 2025 | $651.00 (+1.72%) | $34,000 | $68,000 |
| 2024 | $640.00 | ||
| 2023 | $21,000 | $42,000 | |
| 2022 | $552.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 661 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 661 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 97% of the US · lower than 93% 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: 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 268 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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