Berrien County property record for 5181 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | General Agricultural/Rural |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,128 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 20 acres (871,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,327 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-0019-0019-00-4 |
| Primary APN | 01-0019-0019-00-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,128 sqft Total Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,128 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Lot Area | 871,200 sqft (20 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,588 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 5181 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9762 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | THE W1/2 OF SE1/4 OF FRL SW 1/4 SEC 19 T4S R17W |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BAINBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5120 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9762 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2002 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2002 |
| Prior Sale | May 5, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2292 / 536 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Bainbridge Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $137,200 (+37.47%) | $274,400 (+37.47%) | |
| 2025 | $1,327.00 (+15.29%) | ||
| 2023 | $99,800 | $199,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,151.00 |
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 94% of the US · lower than 85% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 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 |
May also be available: Mercury Fiber.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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