Berrien County property record for 12178 E Alice, Sawyer, MI 49125
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,418 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 1.72 acres (74,923 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,621 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-0960-0025-00-1 |
| Primary APN | 07-0960-0025-00-1 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 3,418 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,166 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,430 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,430 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 74,923 sqft (1.72 acres) |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 12178 E ALICE |
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| City | SAWYER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49125-8100 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 25 TO 32 INCLUSIVE BREEZY KNOLL RESORT ALSO THE N HAF OF VACATED LAKE PARK DRIVE ADJACENT TO LOTS 25 & 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | BREEZY KNOLL RESORT |
| Legal Lot Number | 25-32 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CHIKAMING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 11202 |
12178 E Alice is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2020.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12258 E ALICE, SAWYER, MI 49125-9138 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 1975 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 1975 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 03266/1562 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 12178 E ALICE, SAWYER, MI 49125-8100 |
| Document Number | 03266/1562 |
| Book / Page | 3266 / 1562 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 17 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 12258 E ALICE SAWYER, SAWYER, MI 49125 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12178 E Alice was $3,621 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Chikaming Township |
| Unified School District | River Valley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $263,200 (+57.13%) | $526,400 (+57.13%) | |
| 2025 | $3,621.00 (+0.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $167,500 | $335,000 |
| 2024 | $3,617.00 | ||
| 2023 | $199,000 | $398,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,497.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12178 E Alice in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12178 E Alice 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 58 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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