Berrien County property record for 2853 Merry Rd, Eau Claire, MI 49111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,665 sqft · built 1934 |
| Lot Size | 4 acres (174,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,593 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Line of Credit May 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-0001-0005-01-0 |
| Primary APN | 19-0001-0005-01-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,665 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,665 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,212 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,212 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1934 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1934 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 174,240 sqft (4 acres) |
| Garage Area | 806 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 2853 MERRY RD |
|---|---|
| City | EAU CLAIRE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49111-9736 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A RE |
| Legal Description | SPLIT/COMBINED ON 01/30/2014 FROM 19-0001-0004-00-4, 19-0001-0005-00-1; THE S 1/2 OF THE S 27 A OF THE W 1/2 NE 1/4 SEC 1 T5S R18W EXC COM AT N 1/4 COR SEC 1 T5S R18W TH S00DEG06'27E ON N-S 1/4 LN 2609.55' TO CEN SD SEC TH N89DEG23'43"E ON E-W 1/4 LN |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SODUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2358 VIRGINIA RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6332 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HONOR CREDIT UNION |
| May 25, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HONOR CU |
| May 26, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2017 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3173 / 882 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 03328/3198 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2853 MERRY RD, EAU CLAIRE, MI 49111-9736 |
| Document Number | 0000462804 |
| Book / Page | 3479 / 1392 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026462804 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2853 MERRY RD, EAU CLAIRE, MI 49111-9736 |
| Document Number | 0000462804, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Book Page | 3479/1392 |
| Instrument | 2026462804 |
| Name | HONOR CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jun 12, 2046 |
| Rate | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2853 MERRY RD, EAU CLAIRE, MI 49111-9736 |
| Document Number | 03328/3198 |
| Book / Page | 3328 / 3198 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | MICHIGAN TRUSTED TITLE AGENCY, MICHIGAN TRUSTED TITLE AGCY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 2853 MERRY RD, EAU CLAIRE, MI 49111-9736 |
| Document Number | 0033283200 |
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| Date | May 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3328/3200 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 2853 MERRY RD, EAU CLAIRE, MI 49111-9736 |
| Document Number | 03173/0882 |
| Book / Page | 3173 / 0882 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Not Public Record |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2783 MERRY RD, EAU CLAIRE, MI 49111-9736 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2358 VIRGINIA RD, BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022-6332 |
| Document Number | 0031730886 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3173/0886 |
| Name | AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
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 | $147,100 (+40.5%) | $294,200 (+40.5%) | |
| 2025 | $1,593.00 (+2.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $104,700 (+49.57%) | $209,400 (+49.57%) |
| 2024 | $1,555.00 (+15.1%) | ||
| 2023 | $70,000 | $140,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,351.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 93% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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