Berrien County property record for 7191 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,165 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $100 (Mar 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $3,383 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-0021-0017-02-0 |
| Primary APN | 01-0021-0017-02-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,165 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,654 sqft |
| Basement Area | 792 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 792 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 2,400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|
| Street Address | 7191 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 651.87'N88DEG26'W OF SE COR SEC 21 T4S R17W TH N88DEG26'W 326.81'TH N 666.45'TH S88DEG26'E 326.81'TH S 666.45'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 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7191 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9479 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 1982 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1877 / 1393 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 6, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 03073/1133 |
| 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 | $240,500 (+2.6%) | $481,000 (+2.6%) | |
| 2025 | $3,383.00 (+3.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $234,400 (+20.89%) | $468,800 (+20.89%) |
| 2024 | $3,278.00 (+8.26%) | ||
| 2023 | $193,900 | $387,800 | |
| 2022 | $3,028.00 |
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 | 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 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.
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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