312 E Bitely St, Lawton, MI 49065 Property Records

Van Buren County property record for 312 E Bitely St, Lawton, MI 49065

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,088 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size	0.173 acres (7,536 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$45,000 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,970 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Sale Sep 2020 Transfer + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`80-45-600-036-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`80-45-600-036-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Building Area	1,088 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	948 sqft
Basement Area	948 sqft
Unfinished Basement	948 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1935
Effective Year Built	Effective 1935
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Lot Area	7,536 sqft (0.173 acres)
Lot Dimensions	115 ft deep x 65.3 ft wide
Garage Area	416 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	312 E BITELY ST
City	LAWTON
State	MI
Zip	49065-8754
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	CALL VILLA
Legal Description	881 32-3-13 1669-204 1706-135 1726-236 *** N 7/8 OF LOT 2. BLOCK 5 UNION ADDITION.
Legal Subdivision	UNION ADD
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	VAN BUREN MI
Township / Civil Division	ANTWERP
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2040
Census Tract	11004

Owner

312 E Bitely St is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2021.

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 File
Mailing Address	2830 FULFORD ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49001-4488
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 22, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer
Sep 16, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 29, 2018	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 22, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 22, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	1726 / 236
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 10, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	1706/135
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	VAN BUREN MI
Recording Date	Sep 22, 2021
Property Address	312 E BITELY ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-8754
Document Number	1726/236
Book / Page	1726 / 236
Instrument Date	Sep 16, 2021
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 5, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$387.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	312 E BITELY ST, 312, LAWTON, MI 49065-8754

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2830 FULFORD ST, KALAMAZOO, MI 49001-4488

September 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	VAN BUREN MI
Recording Date	Sep 16, 2020
Property Address	312 E BITELY ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-8754
Document Number	1706/135
Book / Page	1706 / 135
Instrument Date	Sep 10, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 4, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	64595 WINDROSE WAY, 64595, LAWTON, MI 49065-9234

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	312 E BITELY ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-8754

May 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	VAN BUREN MI
Recording Date	May 29, 2018
Property Address	312 E BITELY ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-8754
Document Number	1669/0204
Book / Page	1669 / 0204
Instrument Date	May 21, 2018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 4, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	312 E BITELY ST, 312, LAWTON, MI 49065-8754

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 422, MASON, OH 45040-0422

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 312 E Bitely St was $2,970, up 4.9% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Van Buren County
County Subdivision	Antwerp Township
Municipality	Lawton Village
Unified School District	Lawton Community School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$52,400 (+2.54%)	$104,800 (+2.54%)
2025	$2,970.00 (+4.95%)	$51,100	$102,200
2024	$2,830.00
2023		$41,800	$83,600
2020	$1,252.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 312 E Bitely St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

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

Wildfire risk around 312 E Bitely St 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	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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	LAWTON serves 1,900 people · EPA ID MI0003830
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jun 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	2 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 101 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35

May also be available: AT&T, Midwest Energy & Communications, Verizon.

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