1138 E 2nd St, Lawton, MI 49065 Property Records

Van Buren County property record for 1138 E 2nd St, Lawton, MI 49065

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,426 sqft
Lot Size10 acres (435,600 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$2,889 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Mortgage
Aug 2017 Line of Credit
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN80-45-700-148-00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN80-45-700-148-00

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area1,426 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,426 sqft
Basement Area1,426 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,426 sqft

Exterior

Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Lot Area435,600 sqft (10 acres)
Lot Width8.9 ft Width
Garage Area576 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1138 E 2ND ST
CityLAWTON
StateMI
Zip49065-9676
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeCALL VILLA
Legal Description1041 33-3-13 1305-315 1369-862 1465-819 1672-894 *** THAT PT OF NE 1/4 NW 1/4 LY E OF LOVES ADD & SLY OF CEN L OF SECOND ST.
Legal SubdivisionLY E OF LOVES ADD
JurisdictionVAN BUREN MI
Township / Civil DivisionANTWERP
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract11004

Owner

Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1138 E 2ND ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-9676
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 16, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
MERCANTILE BANK OF MICHIGAN
Aug 9, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
MERCANTILE BANK OF MICHIGAN
Nov 9, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MERCANTILE BANK OF MICHIGAN
Aug 23, 2018Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 14, 2002
Deed SaleNov 14, 2002
Deed Book / Page1369 / 862
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionVAN BUREN MI
Property Address1138 E 2ND ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-9676
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number1709/275
DateNov 16, 2020
Book Page1709/275
Lender
NameMERCANTILE BANK OF MICHIGAN
TypeBank
AddressGRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionVAN BUREN MI
Property Address1138 E 2ND ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-9676
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number1656/0353
DateAug 9, 2017
Book Page1656/0353
Lender
NameMERCANTILE BANK OF MICHIGAN
TypeBank
AddressGRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionVAN BUREN MI
Property Address1138 E 2ND ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-9676
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number1708/832
DateNov 9, 2020
Book Page1708/832
Lender
NameMERCANTILE BANK OF MICHIGAN
TypeBank
AddressGRAND RAPIDS, MI 49504
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueNov 1, 2035

August 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionVAN BUREN MI
Recording DateAug 23, 2018
Property Address1138 E 2ND ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-9676
Document Number1672/0894
Book / Page1672 / 0894
Instrument DateAug 6, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 4, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1138 E 2ND ST, 1138, LAWTON, MI 49065-9676

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1138 E 2ND ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-9676

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Van Buren County assessment roll, as of August 31, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMichigan
CountyVan Buren County
County SubdivisionAntwerp Township
MunicipalityLawton Village
Unified School DistrictLawton Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$114,400 (+14.29%)$228,800 (+14.29%)
2025$2,889.00 (+6.45%) Homeowner's exemption$100,100 (+15.59%)$200,200 (+15.59%)
2024$2,714.00 (+14.27%)
2023$86,600$173,200
2020$2,375.00

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 June 9, 2026

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
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLAWTON
serves 1,900 people · EPA ID MI0003830
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: Bloomingdale Communications, Midwest Energy & Communications.

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