Berrien County property record for 7828 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,316 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 30.3 acres (1,319,868 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,743 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-0027-0005-01-2 |
| Primary APN | 01-0027-0005-01-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,316 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,316 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,316 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,316 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Lot Area | 1,319,868 sqft (30.3 acres) |
| Garage Area | 768 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 7828 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9436 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | THE N 3/4 OF THE E1/2 OF W1/2 OF NE1/4 SEC 27 T4S R17W |
| 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 | 7828 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9436 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 7828 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9436 |
| Document Number | 03186/2105 |
| Book / Page | 3186 / 2105 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3186-2105 |
| 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 | 7828 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9436 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8016 SILVERWICK CT NE, ROCKFORD, MI 49341-9415 |
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 | $180,300 (+35.97%) | $360,600 (+35.97%) | |
| 2025 | $2,743.00 (+10.25%) | ||
| 2023 | $132,600 | $265,200 | |
| 2022 | $2,488.00 |
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 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 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 and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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