Berrien County property record for 5371 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $19,500 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $604 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-0019-0021-02-5 |
| Primary APN | 01-0019-0021-02-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 5371 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 400'E OF S QTR PT SEC 19 T4S R17W TH N00DEG29'W 435.6'TH E 100' TH S00DEG29'E 435.6'TH W 100'TO POB |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 04S |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | BAINBRIDGE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
5371 E Empire Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2004.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5371 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9763 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 27, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2536 / 561 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 5371 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9763 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5371 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9763 |
| Document Number | 03464/2574 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Book Page | 3464/2574 |
| Instrument | 2025446163 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30342 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5371 E Empire Ave was $604 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 | $82,200 | $164,400 | |
| 2025 | $604.00 | ||
| 2023 | $67,200 | $134,400 | |
| 2022 | $531.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5371 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 5371 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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