Berrien County property record for 7950 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,938 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 10.8 acres (472,626 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Aug 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $4,516 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage Jan 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-0027-0006-06-0 |
| Primary APN | 01-0027-0006-06-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,938 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,953 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,647 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,647 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Lot Area | 472,626 sqft (10.8 acres) |
| Garage Area | 972 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
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| Street Address | 7950 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 | COM 847.84'N88DEG37'14''W OF NE COR PST OF SEC 27 T4S R17W TH S00DEG05' W 993.64'TH N88DEG45'03''W 475.45' TH N00DEG05'E 994.72'TH S88DEG37' 14''E 475.47'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 |
7950 E Empire Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1999.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7950 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9436 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Jan 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage INTERCONTINENTAL CAPITAL GROUP INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 8, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1995 / 725 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 7950 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9436 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7950 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9436 |
| Document Number | 03459/3910 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Book Page | 3459/3910 |
| Instrument | 2025441644 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92618 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 7950 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9436 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7950 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9436 |
| Document Number | 03360/1885 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3360/1885 |
| Instrument | 2022340517 |
| Name | INTERCONTINENTAL CAPITAL GROUP INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MELVILLE, NY 11747 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7950 E Empire Ave was $4,516 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $331,200 | $662,400 | |
| 2025 | $4,516.00 | ||
| 2023 | $261,200 | $522,400 | |
| 2022 | $4,080.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7950 E Empire Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 7950 E Empire Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| 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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