Van Buren County property record for 221 W James St, Lawrence, MI 49064
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,345 sqft · built 1937 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,523 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Line of Credit Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-44-257-003-00 |
| Primary APN | 80-44-257-003-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,345 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,200 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,345 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,345 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,345 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1937 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 163 ft deep x 82.5 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 221 W JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49064-9425 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VILLAGE |
| Legal Description | 684-A 9-3-15 683-727 807-13 1024-265 1233-01 1381-754 1500-326 1568-262 1570-289 1574-216 1663-806 1670-988 1776-242 * LOT 3. |
| Legal Subdivision | PHELPS & RIDLONS ADD |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 45641 MARIE DR, 4, PAW PAW, MI 49079-9550 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ARBOR FINANCIAL CU |
| Jul 10, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ARBOR FINANCIAL CU |
| Feb 16, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 10, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20253457583 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1776 / 242 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 9, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1233000001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Property Address | 221 W JAMES ST, LAWRENCE, MI 49064-9425 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 001718/719 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1718/719 |
| Name | ARBOR FINANCIAL CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | KALAMAZOO, MI 49009 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 221 W JAMES ST, LAWRENCE, MI 49064-9425 |
| Document Number | 01670/0988 |
| Book / Page | 1670 / 0988 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $516.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 62698 COUNTY ROAD 365 N, 62698, LAWRENCE, MI 49064-9780 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 221 W JAMES ST, LAWRENCE, MI 49064-9425 |
| Document Number | 0001670989 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1670/989 |
| Name | ARBOR FINANCIAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 221 W JAMES ST, LAWRENCE, MI 49064-9425 |
| Document Number | 01663/0806 |
| Book / Page | 1663 / 0806 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Et Al (and Others) |
| Address | 62698 COUNTY ROAD 365 N, LAWRENCE, MI 49064-9780 |
Source: Van Buren County assessment roll, as of August 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Van Buren County |
| County Subdivision | Lawrence Township |
| Municipality | Lawrence Village |
| Unified School District | Lawrence Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $94,600 (+13.84%) | $189,200 (+13.84%) | |
| 2025 | $1,523.00 (+2.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $83,100 (+36.23%) | $166,200 (+36.23%) |
| 2024 | $1,488.00 (+25.99%) | ||
| 2023 | $61,000 | $122,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,181.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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 | LAWRENCE serves 1,045 people · EPA ID MI0003820 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jan 2024 |
| 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 168 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 |
May also be available: Bloomingdale Communications, Midwest Energy & Communications.
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