Berrien County property record for 2845 Watson Rd, Sodus, MI 49126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,780 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 1.18 acres (51,401 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $148,000 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,494 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-3050-0018-00-0 |
| Primary APN | 19-3050-0018-00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,780 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,780 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,780 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Lot Area | 51,401 sqft (1.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 515 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,198 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 2845 WATSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | SODUS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49126-9708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A RE |
| Legal Description | LOT 18 HARBOR ACRES NO 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARBOR ACRES #2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Legal Unit | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SODUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
2845 Watson Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2016.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2845 WATSON RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9708 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 19, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2721 / 145 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 20, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 03153/0970 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 2845 WATSON RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9708 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03305/1789 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3305/1789 |
| Name | UNITED FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2845 Watson Rd was $1,494 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Sodus Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $116,500 (+10.53%) | $233,000 (+10.53%) | |
| 2025 | $1,494.00 (+2.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $105,400 | $210,800 |
| 2024 | $1,454.00 | ||
| 2023 | $88,200 | $176,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,263.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2845 Watson Rd 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 43 units insured incl. 28 condo units |
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 2845 Watson Rd 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 86 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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