Berrien County property record for 7490 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,518 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 17.3 acres (756,637 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,893 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-0027-0002-03-0 |
| Primary APN | 01-0027-0002-03-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,518 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,518 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,288 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Lot Area | 756,637 sqft (17.3 acres) |
| Garage Area | 644 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 7490 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9424 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | THE E 20 A OF W 60 A OF N 100 A OF NW1/4 SEC 27 T4S R17W EXC THE E 214' OF TH N 536.34' THEREOF |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BAINBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| 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 | 68024 COUNTY ROAD 372, HARTFORD, MI 49057-9741 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2005 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2005 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2624 / 2037 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 03466/4161 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Property Address | 7490 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9424 |
| Document Number | 03466/4161 |
| Book / Page | 3466 / 4161 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025448494 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7490 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9424 |
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 | $172,400 (+6.22%) | $344,800 (+6.22%) | |
| 2025 | $2,893.00 (+1.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $162,300 (+25.43%) | $324,600 (+25.43%) |
| 2024 | $2,859.00 (+8.96%) | ||
| 2023 | $129,400 | $258,800 | |
| 2022 | $2,624.00 |
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 98% of the US · lower than 95% 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 21 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 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| Supernet Cable | 100 / 25 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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