Van Buren County property record for 237 E 1st St, Lawton, MI 49065
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,060 sqft · built 1830 |
| Lot Size | 0.343 acres (14,941 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,226 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-45-250-097-50 |
| Primary APN | 80-45-250-097-50 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 1,060 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,060 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1830 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1830 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 14,941 sqft (0.343 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 149 ft wide |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 237 E 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | LAWTON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49065-8724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CALL VILLA |
| Legal Description | 785 32-3-13 854-224 1095-772 * LOTS 7,8 & 9. BLOCK 11 DODGES ADDITION *** SPLIT ON 15 OCTOBER 2001 FROM 80-45-250-097-00 FOR |
| Legal Subdivision | DODGES ADD |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-9 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ANTWERP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 11004 |
237 E 1st St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 E 1ST ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-8724 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 237 E 1st St was $1,226, up 44.6% 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 | $52,200 (+11.3%) | $104,400 (+11.3%) | |
| 2025 | $1,226.00 (+44.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $46,900 | $93,800 |
| 2024 | $848.00 | ||
| 2023 | $39,000 | $78,000 | |
| 2020 | $744.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 237 E 1st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · 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 | 3 in force |
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 237 E 1st 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 78 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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