Berrien County property record for 954 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 608 sqft |
| Lot Size | 7.7 acres (335,412 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,571 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale Dec 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-0029-0001-01-2 |
| Primary APN | 03-0029-0001-01-2 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Building Area | 608 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 608 sqft |
| Basement Area | 608 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 608 sqft |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 335,412 sqft (7.7 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 954 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-3817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | D1 COMM |
| Legal Description | BEG AT THE NW COR SEC 29 T4S R18W TH S89DEG27'09E 539.49' TO HWY R/W TH S0DEG32'51"W 33' TH S49DEG31'29"E 46.02' TH SLY 408.75' ON A 1849.86' RAD CUR RT CH S2DEG43'54"E 407.92' TH S3DEG35'54"W TO THE NLY LN OF RR TH NWLY ON NLY LN RR TO THE W LN SEC |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 425 W OTTAWA ST, LANSING, MI 48933-1532 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Dec 9, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026469012 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3485 / 4407 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03394/1643 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 954 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3817 |
| Document Number | 0000469012 |
| Book / Page | 3485 / 4407 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026469012 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $757.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 425 W OTTAWA ST, LANSING, MI 48933-1532 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 954 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3817 |
| Document Number | 03394/1643 |
| Book / Page | 3394 / 1643 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022369033 |
| 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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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 2910 S LAKESHORE DR, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9201 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Benton Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $71,900 (+4.81%) | $143,800 (+4.81%) | |
| 2025 | $3,571.00 (+222.58%) | $68,600 (+26.8%) | $137,200 (+26.8%) |
| 2024 | $1,107.00 (+9.17%) | ||
| 2023 | $54,100 | $108,200 | |
| 2022 | $1,014.00 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 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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