Berrien County property record for 1951 Hess Rd, Galien, MI 49113
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.77 acres (33,541 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100 (Dec 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $581 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 22-0034-0010-03-7 |
| Primary APN | 22-0034-0010-03-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Basement Area | 792 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 792 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Lot Area | 33,541 sqft (0.77 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 1951 HESS RD |
|---|---|
| City | GALIEN |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49113-9773 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 31900 |
| Legal Description | COM 143'E OF SW COR OF SE1/4 OF SE1/4 SEC 34 T7S R19W TH N 150' TH E TO C/L OF GALIEN RIVER TH SE'LY ON C/L TO S LN OF SEC 34 TH W TO POB. |
| Legal Range | 19W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | WEESAW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 11600 |
1951 Hess Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in November 2018 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1951 HESS RD, GALIEN, MI 49113-9773 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 26, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 26, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 7, 1994 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1726 / 1259 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 03224/0049 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1951 HESS RD, GALIEN, MI 49113-9773 |
| Document Number | 03224/0049 |
| Book / Page | 3224 / 0049 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1951 HESS RD, GALIEN, MI 49113-9773 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1951 HESS RD, GALIEN, MI 49113-9773 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1951 Hess Rd was $581 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.2% 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 | $75,500 (+9.58%) | $151,000 (+9.58%) | |
| 2025 | $581.00 (+8.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $68,900 | $137,800 |
| 2024 | $537.00 | ||
| 2023 | $55,500 | $111,000 | |
| 2022 | $475.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1951 Hess Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| 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 1951 Hess Rd is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 95% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 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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