Van Buren County property record for 223 E 3rd St, Lawton, MI 49065 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,265 sqft · built 1896 |
| Lot Size | 0.388 acres (16,901 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,805 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Line of Credit Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-45-250-080-00 |
| Primary APN | 80-45-250-080-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 3,265 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,715 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,715 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,715 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1896 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1896 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 16,901 sqft (0.388 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 128 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 223 E 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | LAWTON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49065-9854 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 766 32-3-13 726-52 914-272 1506-361 1620-571 1726-268 *** LOTS 6-7 & E 1/4 OF LOT 8. EX COM AT SE COR OF W 3/4 OF LOT 8, TH |
| Legal Subdivision | DODGES ADD |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-8 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ANTWERP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1048 |
| Census Tract | 11004 |
Source: Van Buren County records · APN 80-45-250-080-00
Assessment roll updated October 21, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 223 E 3RD ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-9854 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CONSUMERS CU |
| Sep 22, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CONSUMERS CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 03, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1726 / 268 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Property Address | 223 E 3RD ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-9752 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 03, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 01672/0722 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 1672/0722 |
| Name | CONSUMERS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | OSHTEMO, MI 49077 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 08, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 223 E 3RD ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-9752 |
| Document Number | 001726/268 |
| Book / Page | 1726 / 268 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 03, 2022 |
| Title Company | ARM TITLE AGENCY LLC, STAR TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,892.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 223 E 3RD ST, 223, LAWTON, MI 49065-9752 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 223 E 3RD ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-9752 |
| Document Number | 0001726269 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1726/269 |
| Name | CONSUMERS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
Source: Van Buren County records · Assessment roll updated October 21, 2025 · Last verified August 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) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $127,400 (+8.15%) | $254,800 (+8.15%) | |
| 2025 | $2,805.00 (-42.32%) Homeowner's exemption | $117,800 (+20.57%) | $235,600 (+20.57%) |
| 2024 | $4,863.00 (+57.63%) | ||
| 2023 | $97,700 | $195,400 | |
| 2020 | $3,085.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Van Buren County (26159C), updated June 9, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 52% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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