Berrien County property record for 277 Maple Ave, Sawyer, MI 49125
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4.5 ba · 2,394 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,375 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-0820-0081-00-3 |
| Primary APN | 07-0820-0081-00-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,394 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,197 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,197 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,197 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 277 MAPLE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAWYER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49125-8332 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 8 & 9 BLK 7 BETHANY HILLS NO 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY HILLS |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8-9 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CHIKAMING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 11202 |
277 Maple Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2014.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 277 MAPLE AVE, SAWYER, MI 49125-8332 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 1990 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 1990 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1909 / 868 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 24, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 03073/1725 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 277 Maple Ave was $7,375 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.5% from the year before.
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 | $475,600 (+0.46%) | $951,200 (+0.46%) | |
| 2025 | $7,375.00 (+2.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $473,400 | $946,800 |
| 2024 | $7,195.00 | ||
| 2023 | $350,900 | $701,800 | |
| 2022 | $6,417.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 277 Maple Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 277 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 109 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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