Berrien County property record for 7555 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,304 sqft · built 1870 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $100 (May 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $1,584 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-0022-0021-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 01-0022-0021-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,304 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,488 sqft |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1870 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1870 |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 7555 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 | COM 845.3'W OF S QTR PT SEC 22 T4S R17W TH W 473'TH N 460.47'TH E 473' TH S 460.47'TO POB |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BAINBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| 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 | 7555 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9424 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 11, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1690 / 1352 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 03339/1605 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 7555 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9424 |
| Document Number | 03339/1605 |
| Book / Page | 3339 / 1605 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 5, 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 7555 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9424 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4233 CLAWSON RD, DOWAGIAC, MI 49047-8505 |
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 | $109,900 (+6.6%) | $219,800 (+6.6%) | |
| 2025 | $1,584.00 (+1.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $103,100 (+22.74%) | $206,200 (+22.74%) |
| 2024 | $1,555.00 (+8.59%) | ||
| 2023 | $84,000 | $168,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,432.00 |
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 94% of the US · lower than 85% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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