Berrien County property record for 5 Emerald Ct, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 0.203 acres (8,861 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $430,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $16,771 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Sep 2024 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-2100-0005-00-0 |
| Primary APN | 54-2100-0005-00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 8,861 sqft (0.203 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 543 EMERALD CT |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-3411 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | DISTRICT A |
| Legal Description | PLATTED ON 12/11/2015 FROM 54-7800-0100-00-0; UNIT 5 THE ENCLAVE AT HARBOR SHORES CONDOMINIUM LIBER 294 PAGE 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARBOR SHORES |
| Legal Unit | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON HARBOR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2055 |
| Census Tract | 2500 |
5 Emerald Ct, a condominium, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2018.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 543 EMERALD CT, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3411 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HORIZON BANK |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Dec 17, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM BLUELEAF LENDING LLC |
| Dec 15, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 17, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3225 / 1025 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 543 EMERALD CT, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3411 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Title Company | DEVON TITLE COMPANY, DEVON TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 543 EMERALD CT 5, 5, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3411 |
| Document Number | 03340/2381 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3340/2381 |
| Name | HORIZON BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2031 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Property Address | 543 EMERALD CT, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3411 |
| Document Number | 003435/710 |
| Book / Page | 3435 / 710 |
| Map Reference | LB 294 PG 1 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024414909 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5760 GEORGE ST, STEVENSVILLE, MI 49127-1123 |
| Document Number | 2024414910 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024414910 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Property Address | 543 EMERALD CT, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3411 |
| Document Number | 03225/1025 |
| Book / Page | 3225 / 1025 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE MERIDIAN, CHICAGO TITLE OF MICHIGAN IN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,698.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1645 INLAND WAY, NAPLES, FL 34105 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6469 APACHE DR, INDIAN HEAD PARK, IL 60525-4375 |
| Document Number | 0032251028 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3225/1028 |
| Name | BLUELEAF LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.75% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 9.75% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 9.75% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 543 EMERALD CT, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-3411 |
| Document Number | 03192/1620 |
| Book / Page | 3192 / 1620 |
| Map Reference | LB294 PG1 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3192-1620 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1645 VINLAND WAY, NAPLES, FL 34105-3226 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Emerald Ct was $16,771.
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 | $239,900 | $479,800 | |
| 2025 | $16,771.00 | ||
| 2023 | $217,300 | $434,600 | |
| 2022 | $10,651.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Emerald Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1980–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2019 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 5 Emerald Ct 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 | 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 57 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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