Berrien County property record for 7079 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,620 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 10 acres (435,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,412 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-0021-0018-02-6 |
| Primary APN | 01-0021-0018-02-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,620 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,620 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,420 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Lot Area | 435,600 sqft (10 acres) |
| Garage Area | 816 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|
| Street Address | 7079 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9411 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | THE E HAF OF THE E HAF OF THE SW QTR OF SE QTR OF SEC 21 T4S R17W |
| 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 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7079 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9411 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 1997 |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1796 / 1207 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 4, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 02773/2833 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $172,200 (+5.45%) | $344,400 (+5.45%) | |
| 2025 | $2,412.00 (+3.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $163,300 (+24.47%) | $326,600 (+24.47%) |
| 2024 | $2,331.00 (+9.03%) | ||
| 2023 | $131,200 | $262,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,138.00 |
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 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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