Van Buren County property record for 216 E Bitely St, Lawton, MI 49065
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,080 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.295 acres (12,850 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,028 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-45-600-026-00 |
| Primary APN | 80-45-600-026-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 12,850 sqft (0.295 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 98.2 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 924 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 216 E BITELY ST |
|---|---|
| City | LAWTON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49065-9771 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CALL VILLA |
| Legal Description | 871 32-3-13 603-598 1009-873 1086-287 1298-963 1336-844 1402-124 1420-505 1479-879 LOT 3. ALSO E 1/2 OF LOT 2. BLOCK 4 UNION |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-3 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ANTWERP |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 11004 |
216 E Bitely St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2007.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 216 E BITELY ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-9771 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 21, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 21, 2003 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1402 / 124 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 9, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 1479/0879 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 216 E Bitely St was $2,028 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.7% from the year before.
Source: Van Buren County assessment roll, as of August 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Van Buren County |
| County Subdivision | Antwerp Township |
| Municipality | Lawton Village |
| Unified School District | Lawton Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $66,100 (+1.38%) | $132,200 (+1.38%) | |
| 2025 | $2,028.00 (+5.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $65,200 | $130,400 |
| 2024 | $1,918.00 | ||
| 2023 | $54,800 | $109,600 | |
| 2020 | $1,677.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 216 E Bitely St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 216 E Bitely St 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LAWTON serves 1,900 people · EPA ID MI0003830 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 101 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: AT&T, Midwest Energy & Communications, Verizon.
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