Berrien County property record for 680 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,329 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.136 acres (5,924 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,138 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-0950-0027-00-7 |
| Primary APN | 53-0950-0027-00-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,329 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,329 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,329 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,329 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 5,924 sqft (0.136 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 44.6 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 680 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-4840 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT C |
| Legal Description | LOT 27 BISHOPS ADD TO CITY OF BENTON HARBOR & THE N1/2 OF VACATED ALLEY LYING S OF SAME |
| Legal Subdivision | BISHOPS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Legal Unit | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 600 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 680 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4840 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 22, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025423527 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3443 / 3360 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 16, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03432/3063 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $95,000 (+88.49%) | $190,000 (+88.49%) | |
| 2025 | $1,138.00 (-74.96%) | ||
| 2023 | $50,400 | $100,800 | |
| 2022 | $4,545.00 |
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 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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