Van Buren County property record for 33196 Bernice Ave, Paw Paw, MI 49079
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,542 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,326 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Mortgage Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-02-205-006-00 |
| Primary APN | 80-02-205-006-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,152 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Lot Area | 10,542 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Lot Width | 80 ft Width |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 33196 BERNICE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PAW PAW |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49079-8207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 1188-A6 3-13 980-756 1154-628 1721-601 *** LOT 6 HALLS SUB. |
| Legal Subdivision | HALLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ANTWERP |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 11900 |
33196 Bernice Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 33196 BERNICE AVE, PAW PAW, MI 49079-8207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage OLD NATIONAL BANK |
| Jun 22, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MERCANTILE BANK OF MICHIGAN |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 19, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1721 / 601 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Property Address | 33196 BERNICE AVE, PAW PAW, MI 49079-8207 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 01677/0880 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Book Page | 1677/0880 |
| Name | OLD NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EVANSVILLE, IN 47736 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2033 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 33196 BERNICE AVE, PAW PAW, MI 49079-8207 |
| Document Number | 001721/601 |
| Book / Page | 1721 / 601 |
| Map Reference | MB 05 PG 41 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | ARM TITLE AGENCY LLC, STAR TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,462.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 33196 BERNICE AVE, 33196, PAW PAW, MI 49079-8207 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 33196 BERNICE AVE, PAW PAW, MI 49079-8207 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0001721540 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1721/540 |
| Name | MERCANTILE BANK OF MICHIGAN |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 33196 Bernice Ave was $3,326 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Van Buren County assessment roll, as of August 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Van Buren County |
| County Subdivision | Antwerp Township |
| Unified School District | Paw Paw Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $114,200 (-2.81%) | $228,400 (-2.81%) | |
| 2025 | $3,326.00 (+2.97%) Homeowner's exemption | $117,500 | $235,000 |
| 2024 | $3,230.00 | ||
| 2023 | $89,500 | $179,000 | |
| 2020 | $2,031.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 33196 Bernice Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 33196 Bernice Ave 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 | 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 105 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Bloomingdale Communications, Frontier.
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