Berrien County property record for 12997 Crestview Dr, Sawyer, MI 49125
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100 (Oct 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $2,308 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage Jan 2024 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-0011-0002-14-6 |
| Primary APN | 07-0011-0002-14-6 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 468 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 12997 CRESTVIEW DR |
|---|---|
| City | SAWYER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49125-9333 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | COM 133.1' W OF NE COR OF W1/2 OF NE1/4 OF NW1/4 OF NW1/4 OF SEC 11 T7S R20W TH S 594' TO POB TH E 133.1' TH S 66' TH W 133.1' TH N 66' TO BEG 9 |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CHIKAMING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 11201 |
12997 Crestview Dr is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2023.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 72 MECHANIC ST, UPTON, MA 01568-1578 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HONOR CU |
| Jan 8, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 12, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2011 / 384 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 03419/1707 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Property Address | 12997 CRESTVIEW DR, SAWYER, MI 49125-9333 |
| Document Number | 03424/3150 |
| Book / Page | 3424 / 3150 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024404265 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| 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 | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 72 MECHANIC ST, UPTON, MA 01568-1578 |
| Document Number | 2024404266 |
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| Date | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024404266 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Property Address | 12997 CRESTVIEW DR, SAWYER, MI 49125-9333 |
| Document Number | 03418/3622 |
| Book / Page | 3418 / 3622 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024396023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2024 |
| 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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| Address | 12822 FLYNN RD, SAWYER, MI 49125-9251 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Property Address | 12997 CRESTVIEW DR, SAWYER, MI 49125-9333 |
| Document Number | 03419/1707 |
| Book / Page | 3419 / 1707 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024396631 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2024 |
| 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 | 12822 FLYNN RD, SAWYER, MI 49125-9251 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12997 Crestview Dr was $2,308, up 194% 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 | $64,700 (+11.55%) | $129,400 (+11.55%) | |
| 2025 | $2,308.00 (+194.01%) | $58,000 | $116,000 |
| 2024 | $785.00 | ||
| 2023 | $47,900 | $95,800 | |
| 2022 | $700.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12997 Crestview Dr 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 | 7 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 12997 Crestview Dr 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 71 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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