309 E Berrien St, Paw Paw, MI 49079 Property Records

Van Buren County property record for 309 E Berrien St, Paw Paw, MI 49079

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	8 bd · 1 ba · 1,726 sqft · built 1890
Lot Size	0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$84,000 (Jan 2019)
Tax Bill	$2,249 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2020 Mortgage Jan 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`80-47-125-005-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`80-47-125-005-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	8 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,726 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,246 sqft
Basement Area	960 sqft
Unfinished Basement	960 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1890
Effective Year Built	Effective 1890
Architectural Style	Ranch
Lot Area	8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Lot Width	16 ft Width

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	309 E BERRIEN ST
City	PAW PAW
State	MI
Zip	49079-1522
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	VILLAGE
Legal Description	1004-A 3-14 596-124 1633-86 1678-242 1710-359 * LOT 5 BLK 25 VILLAGE OF PAW PAW ORIGINAL PLAT.
Legal Subdivision	VILLAGE OF PAW PAW ORIGINAL
Legal Block	25
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	VAN BUREN MI
Township / Civil Division	PAW PAW
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4039
Census Tract	11802

Owner

Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	309 E BERRIEN ST, PAW PAW, MI 49079-1522
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 7, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
Jan 7, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 7, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jan 7, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	1678 / 242
Last Transfer Date	Nov 24, 2020
Transfer Doc	001710/359
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	VAN BUREN MI
Recording Date	Dec 7, 2020
Property Address	309 E BERRIEN ST, PAW PAW, MI 49079-1522
Document Number	001710/359
Book / Page	1710 / 359
Instrument Date	Nov 24, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 3, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	309 E BERRIEN ST, PAW PAW, MI 49079-1522

Mortgage

Document Number	0001710360
Date	Dec 7, 2020
Instrument	1710/360

Lender

Name	AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2050

January 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	VAN BUREN MI
Recording Date	Jan 7, 2019
Property Address	309 E BERRIEN ST, PAW PAW, MI 49079-1522
Document Number	01678/0242
Book / Page	1678 / 0242
Map Reference	LB E PG 566
Instrument Date	Dec 13, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 3, 2022
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE MERIDIAN, CHICAGO TITLE OF MICHIGAN IN

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$722.40
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	114 DIVISION ST, 114, COLDWATER, MI 49036-1965

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	309 E BERRIEN ST, PAW PAW, MI 49079-1522

Mortgage

Document Number	0001678243
Date	Jan 7, 2019
Instrument	1678/243

Lender

Name	AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Van Buren County assessment roll, as of August 31, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Van Buren County
County Subdivision	Paw Paw Township
Municipality	Paw Paw Village
Unified School District	Paw Paw Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$78,400 (+5.52%)	$156,800 (+5.52%)
2025	$2,249.00 (+2.79%) Homeowner's exemption	$74,300 (+30.58%)	$148,600 (+30.58%)
2024	$2,188.00 (-8.49%)
2023		$56,900	$113,800
2020	$2,391.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026 · 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	1 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

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	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	PAW PAW serves 3,362 people · EPA ID MI0005210
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Dec 2023
Lead	1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 266 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Bloomingdale Communications Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Frontier, Metronet, Verizon.

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