Berrien County property record for 5525 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 5.11 acres (222,592 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $42,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $251 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-0019-0011-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 01-0019-0011-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 222,592 sqft (5.11 acres) |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 5525 E EMPIRE AVE |
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| City | BENTON HARBOR |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49022-9721 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | COM 995.77' W OF SE COR FRL SEC 19 T4S R17W TH W 331.93' TH N00DEG31'W 670.69' TH S89DEG52'E 331.96' TH S00DEG31'E 670.01' TO POB SURVEY 904/468 |
| 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 |
5525 E Empire Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2025.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5550 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9721 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025424820 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3444 / 4209 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 03455/3577 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5525 E Empire Ave was $251 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 | $29,200 | $58,400 | |
| 2025 | $251.00 | ||
| 2023 | $19,200 | $38,400 | |
| 2022 | $289.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5525 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 5525 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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