Berrien County property record for 5455 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,688 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 2.69 acres (117,176 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,735 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-0019-0021-05-0 |
| Primary APN | 01-0019-0021-05-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,688 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,904 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Lot Area | 117,176 sqft (2.69 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 5455 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 | BEG 750' E OF S1/4 PST SEC 19 T4S R17W TH N00DEG29'18''W 435.60' TH E 292.44' TH S00DEG29'18''E 235.60' TH W 50' TH S00DEG29'18''E 200' TH W 242.44' 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 |
5455 E Empire Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2005.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5455 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9763 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 02624/1152 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5455 E Empire Ave was $1,735 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.8% from the year before.
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 | $197,800 (+4.44%) | $395,600 (+4.44%) | |
| 2025 | $1,735.00 (+4.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $189,400 | $378,800 |
| 2024 | $1,655.00 | ||
| 2023 | $160,900 | $321,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,502.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5455 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 5455 E Empire Ave 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 22 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 |
| Supernet Cable | 100 / 25 |
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