Berrien County property record for 7600 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 2,224 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 20.1 acres (875,556 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,520 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-0027-0004-07-5 |
| Primary APN | 01-0027-0004-07-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,224 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,224 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,224 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,224 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Lot Area | 875,556 sqft (20.1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 784 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 7600 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 | BEG 462' S89DEG58'03W OF N1/4 PST SEC 27 T4S R17W TH S00DEG55'17"E 956.30' TH N89DEG58'03"E 462' TH S00DEG55'17"E 707.14' TH S89DEG58'03"W 792.00' TH N00DEG55'17"W 1663.44' TH N89DEG58'03"E 330' TO POB. |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7600 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9424 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2488 / 603 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 03001/3213 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 7600 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9424 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03245/2120 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Book Page | 3245/2120 |
| Name | TCF NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57106 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
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 | $292,900 (+5.55%) | $585,800 (+5.55%) | |
| 2025 | $4,520.00 (+2.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $277,500 (+23.88%) | $555,000 (+23.88%) |
| 2024 | $4,420.00 (+8.33%) | ||
| 2023 | $224,000 | $448,000 | |
| 2022 | $4,080.00 |
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 | 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 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.
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