Berrien County property record for 317 Bluffview, Watervliet, MI 49098
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,308 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $69,900 (Dec 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,421 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage Sep 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 78-0026-0058-00-0 |
| Primary APN | 78-0026-0058-00-0 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,308 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,308 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 169 ft deep x 132 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 317 BLUFFVIEW |
|---|---|
| City | WATERVLIET |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49098-9380 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | COM AT NE COR LOT 30 SUTHERLANDS ADD TO WATERVLIET TH SELY ON NLY LN LOT 30 EXTENDED 66' TO POB TH S11DEG02'11''W ON ELY LN BLUFF VIEW ST 132' TH S78DEG58'E 169.29' TH N13DEG05'W 63.97' TH N33DEG33'W 100.00' TH N35DEG49'W 3.50' TH N78DEG58'W 70.41' T |
| Legal Subdivision | SUTHERLANDS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Legal Unit | 30,30 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERVLIET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 317 BLUFFVIEW, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9380 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HONOR CU |
| Sep 27, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HONOR CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1943 / 525 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 03251/0308 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 317 BLUFFVIEW, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9380 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 003286/889 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3286/889 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 317 BLUFFVIEW, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9380 |
| Document Number | 03251/0308 |
| Book / Page | 3251 / 0308 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 317 BLUFFVIEW, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9380 |
| Document Number | 0003251310 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3251/310 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Watervliet City |
| Unified School District | Watervliet School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $83,600 (-4.02%) | $167,200 (-4.02%) | |
| 2025 | $2,421.00 (+2.24%) Homeowner's exemption | $87,100 (+32.57%) | $174,200 (+32.57%) |
| 2024 | $2,368.00 (+6.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $65,700 | $131,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,221.00 |
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 A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 95% 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 195 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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