Berrien County property record for 6880 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $965 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Transfer Mar 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-0028-0006-03-3 |
| Primary APN | 01-0028-0006-03-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 640 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 640 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 6880 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9477 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | COM AT N QTR POST SEC 28 T4S R17W TH S 208.71' TH N89DEG04'W 208.71' TH N 208.71' TH S89DEG04'E 208.71' TO POB |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BAINBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6880 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9477 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000457093 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 6880 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9477 |
| Document Number | 03473/3138 |
| Book / Page | 3473 / 3138 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026457092 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 6880 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9477 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 6880 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9477 |
| Document Number | 03473/3141 |
| Book / Page | 3473 / 3141 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026457093 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6880 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9477 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Bainbridge Township |
| Unified School District | Watervliet School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $94,600 (+1.94%) | $189,200 (+1.94%) | |
| 2025 | $965.00 (+3.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $92,800 (+20.21%) | $185,600 (+20.21%) |
| 2024 | $936.00 (+7.83%) | ||
| 2023 | $77,200 | $154,400 | |
| 2022 | $868.00 |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.4% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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