Berrien County property record for 339 Sutherland Ave, Watervliet, MI 49098
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,453 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $104,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,753 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Oct 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 78-7350-0036-01-4 |
| Primary APN | 78-7350-0036-01-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,453 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,453 sqft |
| Basement Area | 493 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 493 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 198 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 640 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 339 SUTHERLAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATERVLIET |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49098-9358 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 36 37 & 40 SUTHERLAND ADD TO CITY OF WATERVLIET |
| Legal Subdivision | SUTHERLAND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERVLIET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
339 Sutherland Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2021.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 339 SUTHERLAND AVE, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9358 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED FCU |
| Oct 10, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 10, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20173186-0135 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3186 / 135 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 03340/2685 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 339 SUTHERLAND AVE, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9358 |
| Document Number | 03340/2685 |
| Book / Page | 3340 / 2685 |
| Map Reference | LB 3 PG 68 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| 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 | 339 SUTHERLAND AVE, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9358 |
| Document Number | 0033402686 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3340/2686 |
| Name | UNITED FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 339 SUTHERLAND AVE, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9358 |
| Document Number | 03186/0135 |
| Book / Page | 3186 / 0135 |
| Map Reference | LB3 PG68 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3186-0135 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE MERIDIAN, CHICAGO TITLE OF MICHGINA IN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $894.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 339 SUTHERLAND AVE, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9358 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 339 SUTHERLAND AVE, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9358 |
| Document Number | 0031860137 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3186-0137 |
| Name | AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 339 Sutherland Ave was $2,753 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.2% from the year before.
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 | $103,300 (+7.05%) | $206,600 (+7.05%) | |
| 2025 | $2,753.00 (+2.19%) Homeowner's exemption | $96,500 | $193,000 |
| 2024 | $2,694.00 | ||
| 2023 | $68,700 | $137,400 | |
| 2022 | $2,527.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 339 Sutherland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 339 Sutherland Ave 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 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WATERVLIET serves 2,735 people · EPA ID MI0006930 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator Oct 2020 |
| 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.
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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