Berrien County property record for 5398 Kirk Rd, Eau Claire, MI 49111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 40 acres (1,742,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,362 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-0024-0004-01-1 |
| Primary APN | 19-0024-0004-01-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 384 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Lot Area | 1,742,400 sqft (40 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 5398 KIRK RD |
|---|---|
| City | EAU CLAIRE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49111-9746 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A RE |
| Legal Description | THE NE1/4 OF SE1/4 SEC 24 T5S R18W |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SODUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
5398 Kirk Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2005.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2762 NILES RD, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-3315 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 6, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 02654/0234 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5398 Kirk Rd was $1,362, up 80.2% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Sodus Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $293,400 (+7.35%) | $586,800 (+7.35%) | |
| 2025 | $1,362.00 (+80.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $273,300 | $546,600 |
| 2024 | $756.00 | ||
| 2023 | $74,000 | $148,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,313.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5398 Kirk Rd 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 5398 Kirk Rd 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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