6701 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 6701 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property Type	Residential Vacant Land
Lot Size	40.7 acres (1,774,199 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$140,000 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill	$3,143 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2023 Sale Apr 2017 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`01-0021-0003-00-2`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`01-0021-0003-00-2`
Alternative APN	`11-01-0021-0003-00-2`

Exterior

Lot Area	1,774,199 sqft (40.7 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	6701 E EMPIRE AVE
City	BENTON HARBOR
State	MI
Zip	49022-9476
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Vacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning Code	AG
Legal Description	THE NW1/4 OF SW1/4 SEC 21 T4S R17W ALSO THE W 12'OF THE E1/2 OF SW1/4 SD SEC
Legal Range	17W
Legal Township	04S
Legal Section	21
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	BAINBRIDGE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	10400

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 Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	11626 BROOKWOOD DR, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467-6066
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 27, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION
Apr 24, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer FOUNDATION TITLE AGENCY, FOUNDATION TITLE AGENCY LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 27, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 27, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 24, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2023383524
Deed Book / Page	3406 / 3428
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 18, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc	03128/2983
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jun 27, 2023
Property Address	6701 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9476
Document Number	03406/3428
Book / Page	3406 / 3428
Instrument Date	Jun 7, 2023
Instrument	2023383524
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$1,050.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	10313 N 500 W, MILFORD, IN 46542-9448

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	5311 E COUNTY LINE RD, BREMEN, IN 46506-9745

April 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Apr 24, 2017
Property Address	6701 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9476
Document Number	03170/0080
Book / Page	3170 / 0080
Instrument Date	Apr 5, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	FOUNDATION TITLE AGENCY, FOUNDATION TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$602.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1001 E BELTLINE AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49525-5803

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	10313 N 500 W, MILFORD, IN 46542-9448
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
County Subdivision	Bainbridge Township
Unified School District	Watervliet School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$106,200 (+12.98%)	$212,400 (+12.98%)
2025	$3,143.00 (+4.59%)	$94,000 (+42.86%)	$188,000 (+42.86%)
2024	$3,005.00 (+61.91%)
2023		$65,800 (+10.03%)	$131,600 (+10.03%)
2022	$1,856.00 (+3.28%) Additional exemption filed	$59,800	$119,600
2021	$1,797.00

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 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Internet Providers

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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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