Berrien County property record for 6995 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,036 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 10.1 acres (441,263 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,697 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-0021-0018-10-7 |
| Primary APN | 01-0021-0018-10-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,036 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Lot Area | 441,263 sqft (10.1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 6995 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9478 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | BEG 387.00' E OF THE S1/4 COR SEC 21 T4S R17W TH N 33.00' TH W 10.44' TH N01DEG23'39W 567.00' TH W 82.75' TH N01DEG23'39"W 730.48' TH N89DEG57'40"E 368.82' TH S01DEG25'06"E 1330.76' TH W 277.00' TO POB |
| 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 |
6995 E Empire Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2021 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6995 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9478 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 03330/2324 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 6995 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9478 |
| Document Number | 03330/2324 |
| Book / Page | 3330 / 2324 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10287 RANGE LINE RD, BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103-9605 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6995 E Empire Ave was $1,697 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.7% from the year before.
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 | $107,700 (+5.28%) | $215,400 (+5.28%) | |
| 2025 | $1,697.00 (+3.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $102,300 | $204,600 |
| 2024 | $1,637.00 | ||
| 2023 | $81,400 | $162,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,494.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6995 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 6995 E Empire Ave is low, with 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 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.
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