7121 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 7121 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,620 sqft · built 2016
Lot Size	5.37 acres (233,917 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$150,000 (Apr 2025)
Tax Bill	$1,491 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Mortgage Jul 2019 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`01-0021-0017-01-1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`01-0021-0017-01-1`
Alternative APN	`11-01-0021-0017-01-1`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,620 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,620 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2016
Effective Year Built	Effective 2016
Lot Area	233,917 sqft (5.37 acres)
Garage Area	768 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	7121 E EMPIRE AVE
City	BENTON HARBOR
State	MI
Zip	49022-9479
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AG
Legal Description	COM 978.68' W OF SE COR SEC 21 T4S R17W TH W 349.17' TH N1DEG30'35''W 670.9' TH S89DEG47'34''E 348.56' TH S1DEG33'42''E 669.64' TO POB SURVEY 1037/382
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	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	7121 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9479
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 5, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED FCU
Jul 22, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 2, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 2, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 24, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2025429467
Deed Book / Page	3447 / 2245
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 22, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	03307/1173
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jan 5, 2021
Property Address	7121 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9479
Document Number	03307/1173
Book / Page	3307 / 1173
Instrument Date	Dec 22, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7121 E NAPIER AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9679

Mortgage

Document Number	0033071175
Date	Jan 5, 2021
Instrument	3307/1175

Lender

Name	UNITED FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2041

July 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jul 22, 2019
Property Address	7121 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9479
Document Number	03244/0784
Book / Page	3244 / 0784
Instrument Date	Jul 18, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7121 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9479

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	1281 64TH ST, FENNVILLE, MI 49408-9737
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		$159,600 (+5.07%)	$319,200 (+5.07%)
2025	$1,491.00 (+3.4%) Homeowner's exemption	$151,900 (+23.2%)	$303,800 (+23.2%)
2024	$1,442.00 (+13.1%)
2023		$123,300	$246,600
2022	$1,275.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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 97% of the US · lower than 93% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless	150 / 20
Supernet Cable	100 / 25

May also be available: Verizon.

Cell Coverage

4G LTE only, no 5G reported

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