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5565 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 5565 E Empire Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 980 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size5.1 acres (222,156 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$55,000 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill$1,297 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2023 Sale
Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN01-0019-0011-01-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN01-0019-0011-01-1
Alternative APN
  • 11-01-0019-0011-01-1

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area980 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area980 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Architectural StyleMobile Home
Lot Area222,156 sqft (5.1 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5565 E EMPIRE AVE
CityBENTON HARBOR
StateMI
Zip49022-9721
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAG
Legal DescriptionCOM 663.84'W OF SE COR FRL SEC 19 T4S R17W TH W 331.93'TH N00DEG31'W 670.01'TH S89DEG52'E 331.96'TH S00DEG30'30''E 669.34'TO POB SURVEY 904/468
Legal Range17W
Legal Township04S
Legal Section19
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Township / Civil DivisionBAINBRIDGE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3020
Census Tract10400

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address427 N 6TH ST, GRAND HAVEN, MI 49417-1019
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 19, 2023Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer
ARM TITLE AGENCY LLC, STAR TITLE AGENCY LLC
Jan 25, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
ABUNDANT LIFE HOMES LLC
Oct 7, 2021Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 19, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 19, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 25, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023384971
Deed Book / Page3408 / 1115
Prior Transfer DateAug 12, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc03347/2978
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2023: Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJul 19, 2023
Property Address5565 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9721
Document Number03408/1115
Book / Page3408 / 1115
Instrument DateJul 7, 2023
Instrument2023384971
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyARM TITLE AGENCY LLC, STAR TITLE AGENCY LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$412.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address427 N 6TH ST, GRAND HAVEN, MI 49417-1019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 934, SOUTH HAVEN, MI 49090-0934
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

January 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateJan 25, 2023
Property Address5565 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9721
Document Number03397/1580
Book / Page3397 / 1580
Instrument DateJan 20, 2023
Instrument2023371784
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023
Title CompanyNEAR NORTH TITLE GROUP

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$112.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2065 W EMPIRE AVENUE, SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ 86142

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address427 N 6TH ST, GRAND HAVEN, MI 49417-1019
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0033970683
DateJan 25, 2023
Instrument3397-0683
Lender
NameABUNDANT LIFE HOMES LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

October 2021: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document TypePersonal Representative Deed
JurisdictionBERRIEN MI
Recording DateOct 7, 2021
Property Address5565 E EMPIRE AVE, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-9721
Document Number03347/2978
Book / Page3347 / 2978
Instrument DateAug 12, 2021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 2501, ARIZONA CITY, AZ 85123-1077

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2065 W EMRIE AVE, QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85144-1413

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyBerrien County
County SubdivisionBainbridge Township
Unified School DistrictBenton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$40,100 (+21.88%)$80,200 (+21.88%)
2025$1,297.00 (+116.53%)
2023$32,900 (+7.87%)$65,800 (+7.87%)
2022$599.00 (+98.34%)$30,500$61,000
2021$302.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Midwest Energy & Communications
Fiber		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
Supernet
Cable		100 / 25

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