Berrien County property record for 348 Forest Trl, Sawyer, MI 49125
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,247 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100 (Feb 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $11,328 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-0840-0077-05-1 |
| Primary APN | 07-0840-0077-05-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,247 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,247 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,247 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,247 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 103 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 625 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|
| Street Address | 348 FOREST TRL |
|---|---|
| City | SAWYER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49125-8327 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT OF BLK 28 BETHANY HILLS #3 IN NE 1/4 SEC 3 T7S R20W CHIKAMING TWP BERRIEN CO MICHIGAN (REC AS L 10 OF PLATS P 44) COM AT NE COR SD BLK 28 TH S39DEG31'16W (PLATTED S39DEG42'W) ON NLY R/W LN OF FORREST TRAIL 368.96' TO POB TH CONT S39DEG31'16"W (PLA |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 03 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY HILLS #3 |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CHIKAMING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 11202 |
348 Forest Trl is owned by an individual who acquired it in December 2013.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1102 BALDWIN AVE, ANN ARBOR, MI 48104-3506 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 4, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1411 / 274 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 03060/2011 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 348 FOREST TRL, SAWYER, MI 49125-8327 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03161/1969 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 3161/1969 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2032 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 348 Forest Trl was $11,328, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Chikaming Township |
| Unified School District | River Valley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,276,200 (+155.34%) | $2,552,400 (+155.34%) | |
| 2025 | $11,328.00 (+2.77%) | $499,800 | $999,600 |
| 2024 | $11,023.00 | ||
| 2023 | $924,200 | $1,848,400 | |
| 2022 | $9,907.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 348 Forest Trl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 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 348 Forest Trl 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHIKAMING TOWNSHIP serves 2,825 people · EPA ID MI0001400 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from LAKE CHARTER TOWNSHIP |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 109 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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