Berrien County property record for 7725 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $395 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-0022-0018-01-0 |
| Primary APN | 01-0022-0018-01-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 889 sqft |
| Basement Area | 551 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 8 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 7725 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9436 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | SPLIT/COMBINED ON 08/15/2012 FROM 01-0022-0018-00-8; BEG AT S1/4 COR SEC 22 T4S R17W TH N00DEG21?43?W 660.00? TH S88DEG47?22?E 330.00? TH S00DEG21?43?E 660.00? TH N88DEG47?22?W 330.00? 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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8431 MEADOWBROOK RD, EAU CLAIRE, MI 49111-9604 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2992 / 3267 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 03163/0334 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 7725 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9436 |
| Document Number | 03163/0334 |
| Book / Page | 3163 / 0334 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 8431 MEADOWBROOK RD, EAU CLAIRE, MI 49111-9604 |
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 | $31,800 (+9.28%) | $63,600 (+9.28%) | |
| 2025 | $395.00 (+0.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $29,100 (+33.49%) | $58,200 (+33.49%) |
| 2024 | $394.00 (+9.44%) | ||
| 2023 | $21,800 | $43,600 | |
| 2022 | $360.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 7 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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