St. Joseph County property record for 30481 E Lafayette Rd, Sturgis, MI 49091
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 2.59 acres (112,820 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $126 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 005-004-006-40 |
| Primary APN | 005-004-006-40 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 112,820 sqft (2.59 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 340 ft deep x 330 ft wide |
| Street Address | 30481 E LAFAYETTE RD |
|---|---|
| City | STURGIS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49091-9542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | COM NE COR NW 1/4 SEC 4 T8S R9W TH S 00D 19M 54S W 340.97 FT TH N 89D 43M 08S W 330.46 FT TH N 00D 22M 05S E 340.63 FT TH S 8 |
| Legal Range | 09W |
| Legal Township | 08S |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Township / Civil Division | FAWN RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3038 |
| Census Tract | 41600 |
30481 E Lafayette Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2022.
Source: St. Joseph County records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 62856 NOTTAWA RD, STURGIS, MI 49091-9625 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer PATRICK ABSTRACT AND TITLE OFFICE INC, PATRICK ABSTRACT & TTL OFFIC |
| Sep 21, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage CENTURY BANK & TRUST |
| Aug 2, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage CENTURY BANK & TRUST |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 9, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20224385 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Recording Date | May 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 30481 E LAFAYETTE RD, STURGIS, MI 49091-9542 |
| Document Number | 2022004385 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022004385 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Title Company | PATRICK ABSTRACT AND TITLE OFFICE INC, PATRICK ABSTRACT & TTL OFFIC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $337.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 25977 HAVEN ST, STURGIS, MI 49091-9775 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 62856 NOTTAWA RD, STURGIS, MI 49091-9625 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 30481 E LAFAYETTE RD, STURGIS, MI 49091-9542 |
| Document Number | 2020005784 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020005784 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Title Company | PATRICK ABSTRACT AND TITLE OFFICE INC, PATRICK ABTRACT & TTL OFFICE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $225.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6680 N 270 E, HOWE, IN 46746-9591 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 25977 HAVEN ST # RAO, RAO, STURGIS, MI 49091-9775 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
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| Name | CENTURY BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ST JOSEPH MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 30481 E LAFAYETTE RD, STURGIS, MI 49091-9542 |
| Document Number | 01879/0851 |
| Book / Page | 1879 / 0851 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Title Company | PATRICK ABSTRACT AND TITLE, PATRICK ABSTRACT & TITLE OFF |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $184.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 68929 PLUMB SCHOOL RD, STURGIS, MI 49091-9508 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 116 S MAPLE ST, STURGIS, MI 49091-1853 |
| Document Number | 0018790853 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1879/0853 |
| Name | CENTURY BANK & TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2022 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 30481 E Lafayette Rd was $126.
Source: St. Joseph County assessment roll, as of August 11, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | St. Joseph County |
| County Subdivision | Fawn River Township |
| Unified School District | Sturgis Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $19,400 | $38,800 | |
| 2025 | $126.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 30481 E Lafayette Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 4, 2010
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 30481 E Lafayette Rd is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 87% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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.
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|---|---|
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| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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