Berrien County property record for 5340 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 4.45 acres (193,842 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,500 (Dec 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $1,273 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-0030-0004-02-4 |
| Primary APN | 01-0030-0004-02-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Lot Area | 193,842 sqft (4.45 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 5340 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9763 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | COM AT N1/4 PST FRL SEC 30 T4S R17W TH S88DEG45'30''E 308.81'TH S 0 DEG16'45''W 251.13'TH S79DEG30' 15''W 653.86'TH N8DEG14'30''E 387' TH S88DEG45'30''E 280'TO POB |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BAINBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
5340 E Empire Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2024.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5340 NAPIER CIR, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-8617 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1670 / 701 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000410015 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 5340 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9763 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03182/1504 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Book Page | 3182/1504 |
| Name | EDGEWATER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5340 E Empire Ave was $1,273 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 | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $113,300 | $226,600 | |
| 2025 | $1,273.00 | ||
| 2023 | $87,400 | $174,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,088.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5340 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 5340 E Empire Ave is low, with less than 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 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.
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