5550 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 5550 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2.5 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 2014
Lot Size	8.77 acres (382,021 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$26,000 (Nov 2011)
Tax Bill	$3,503 (2025)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`01-0030-0007-00-7`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`01-0030-0007-00-7`
Alternative APN	`11-01-0030-0007-00-7`

Interior

Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,040 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,040 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2014
Effective Year Built	Effective 2014
Lot Area	382,021 sqft (8.77 acres)
Garage Area	576 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5550 E EMPIRE AVE
City	BENTON HARBOR
State	MI
Zip	49022-9721
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AG
Legal Description	COM 364'W OF NE COR FRL SEC 30 T4S R17W TH S01DEG25'E 396'TH W 965.1'TH N01DEG13'W 396' TH E 963.7'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

Owner

5550 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	228 W CRESCENT ST, MARQUETTE, MI 49855-3414
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.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 29, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 29, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	2976 / 1043
Last Transfer Date	Jul 22, 2025
Transfer Doc	03455/3580
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5550 E Empire Ave was $3,503 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.5% from the year before.

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
County Subdivision	Bainbridge Township
Unified School District	Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$252,500 (+4.43%)	$505,000 (+4.43%)
2025	$3,503.00 (+8.52%) Homeowner's exemption	$241,800	$483,600
2024	$3,228.00
2023		$189,700	$379,400
2022	$2,740.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5550 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

Wildfire risk around 5550 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.

Internet Providers

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