Berrien County property record for 16644 Gardner Rd, Galien, MI 49113
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,864 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 19.5 acres (852,469 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,581 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer Jun 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-0035-0012-07-1 |
| Primary APN | 22-0035-0012-07-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,909 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,909 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,909 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Lot Area | 852,469 sqft (19.5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 729 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 16644 GARDNER RD |
|---|---|
| City | GALIEN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49113-9672 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 155700 |
| Legal Description | BEG 660.34' S OF E1/4 PST SEC 35 T7S R19W TH S 652' TH N89DEG32'W 1307.37' TH N00DEG00'15W 652' TH S89DEG32'E 1307.42' TO POB |
| Legal Range | 19W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | WEESAW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
16644 Gardner Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2026.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16644 GARDNER RD, GALIEN, MI 49113-9672 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 3, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Feb 3, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HONOR CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3150 / 2261 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 03470/2553 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Property Address | 16644 GARDNER RD, GALIEN, MI 49113-9672 |
| Document Number | 03470/2553 |
| Book / Page | 3470 / 2553 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026452155 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16644 GARDNER RD, GALIEN, MI 49113-9672 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 16644 GARDNER RD, GALIEN, MI 49113-9672 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 003277/595 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3277/595 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2030 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 16644 GARDNER RD, GALIEN, MI 49113-9672 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03263/2840 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3263/2840 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Feb 12, 2040 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16644 Gardner Rd was $4,581 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.4% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Weesaw Township |
| Unified School District | River Valley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $414,900 (+5.65%) | $829,800 (+5.65%) | |
| 2025 | $4,581.00 (+7.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $392,700 | $785,400 |
| 2024 | $4,264.00 | ||
| 2023 | $303,100 | $606,200 | |
| 2022 | $3,818.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16644 Gardner Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2018.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2018) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2018 · river or lake flooding |
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 16644 Gardner Rd 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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless | 150 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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