Berrien County property record for 873 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Office Building |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,296 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.358 acres (15,594 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,338 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale Sep 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 52-0831-0030-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 52-0831-0030-00-1 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 2,296 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Fire Resistance | Special |
| Lot Area | 15,594 sqft (0.358 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 873 E EMPIRE AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-3815 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Office Building |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT D |
| Legal Description | LOT 30 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 31 CITY OF BENTON HARBOR SEE 11-52-9975-0220-00-1 |
| Legal Subdivision | ASSESSORS PLAT # 31 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Legal Unit | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 681 PIPESTONE ST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4151 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP |
| Sep 7, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022366407 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3391 / 10 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 3216001754 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 873 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3815 |
| Document Number | 0003391/10 |
| Book / Page | 3391 / 10 |
| Map Reference | VOL 13 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022366407 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | NEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 651 PIPESTONEST, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-4151 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 873 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3815 |
| Document Number | 03216/1754 |
| Book / Page | 3216 / 1754 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1713 NILES AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1669 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Benton Harbor City |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $25,500 (-26.09%) | $51,000 (-26.09%) | |
| 2025 | $2,338.00 (+43.7%) | ||
| 2023 | $34,500 | $69,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,627.00 |
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| 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 97% of the US · lower than 93% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BENTON HARBOR serves 9,103 people · EPA ID MI0000600 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Sep 2021 Failure to filter resolved · May 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Apr 2026 Treatment change without state approval Sep 2021 Lead public education Aug 2021 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 268 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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