Berrien County property record for 348 Sutherland Ave, Watervliet, MI 49098
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 770 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $19,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,309 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage Jun 2020 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 78-7350-0015-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 78-7350-0015-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 770 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 770 sqft |
| Basement Area | 770 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 770 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 348 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 | LOT 15 SUTHERLAND ADD TO CITY OF WATERVLIET |
| Legal Subdivision | SUTHERLAND ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Legal Unit | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERVLIET |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
348 Sutherland Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2018.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 67, COLOMA, MI 49038-0067 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage HONOR CU |
| Jun 23, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 22, 2018 | Condominium Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 24, 2017 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 24, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018219722 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3209 / 1208 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 03181/0989 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 348 SUTHERLAND AVE, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9358 |
| Document Number | 03279/2349 |
| Book / Page | 3279 / 2349 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5717 BEECH AVE, COLOMA, MI 49038-9638 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6775 ROSEMARY DR, COLOMA, MI 49038-8746 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0032792353 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3279/2353 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 348 SUTHERLAND AVE, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9358 |
| Document Number | 03279/2346 |
| Book / Page | 3279 / 2346 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 26 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| 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 in Common |
| Address | 5717 BEECH TREET, COLOMA, MI 49038-9638 |
| Document Type | Condominium Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 348 SUTHERLAND AVE, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9358 |
| Document Number | 03209/1208 |
| Book / Page | 3209 / 1208 |
| Map Reference | MB3 PG68 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6775 ROSEMARY DR, COLOMA, MI 49038-8746 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 348 SUTHERLAND AVE, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9358 |
| Document Number | 03181/0989 |
| Book / Page | 3181 / 0989 |
| Map Reference | MB3 PG68 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2900 ESPERANZA XING, AUSTIN, TX 78758-3658 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 348 Sutherland Ave was $2,309, up 2.4% 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 | $39,300 (-4.15%) | $78,600 (-4.15%) | |
| 2025 | $2,309.00 (+2.44%) | $41,000 | $82,000 |
| 2024 | $2,254.00 | ||
| 2023 | $30,800 | $61,600 | |
| 2022 | $2,099.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 348 Sutherland Ave in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
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.
Wildfire risk around 348 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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