Berrien County property record for 274 Maple Ave, Sawyer, MI 49125
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 2,898 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,387 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-0820-0071-00-8 |
| Primary APN | 07-0820-0071-00-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 2,898 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,554 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,554 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,554 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 274 MAPLE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAWYER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49125-8332 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 6 BETHANY HILLS NO 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY HILLS 1 |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-8 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CHIKAMING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 11202 |
274 Maple Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 1995.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1233 E 56TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60637-1616 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 1995 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 1995 |
| Prior Sale | May 10, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1704 / 885 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 274 Maple Ave was $9,387.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Chikaming Township |
| Unified School District | River Valley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $447,600 | $895,200 | |
| 2025 | $9,387.00 | ||
| 2023 | $326,300 | $652,600 | |
| 2022 | $8,210.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 274 Maple Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 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 274 Maple Ave 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP serves 2,825 people · EPA ID MI0001400 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from LAKE CHARTER TOWNSHIP |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 175 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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