Van Buren County property record for 35943 88th Ave, Lawton, MI 49065
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,651 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,650 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Apr 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-08-025-006-10 |
| Primary APN | 80-08-025-006-10 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 3,651 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,651 sqft |
| Basement Area | 3,020 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 3,020 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 2 ft Depth |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 35943 88TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAWTON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49065-9333 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 337-A 25-4-14 906-09 942-885 1230-706 * N 16 RODS OF W 20 RODS OF NW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF SEC. *** SPLIT ON 16 MARCH 1999 FROM |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | DECATUR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3050 |
| Census Tract | 11601 |
35943 88th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2025.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 35943 88TH AVE, LAWTON, MI 49065-9333 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit HONOR CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 1999 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1230 / 706 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 001787/544 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Property Address | 35943 88TH AVE, LAWTON, MI 49065-9333 |
| Document Number | 001787/544 |
| Book / Page | 1787 / 544 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 35943 88TH AVE, LAWTON, MI 49065-9333 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 35943 88TH AVE, LAWTON, MI 49065-9333 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Property Address | 35943 88TH AVE, LAWTON, MI 49065-9333 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 1716/504 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1716/504 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 12, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 35943 88th Ave was $4,650 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.6% 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 | Decatur Township |
| Unified School District | Decatur Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $363,800 (+9.35%) | $727,600 (+9.35%) | |
| 2025 | $4,650.00 (+2.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $332,700 | $665,400 |
| 2024 | $4,532.00 | ||
| 2023 | $232,300 | $464,600 | |
| 2020 | $2,670.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 35943 88th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2017.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2017–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2024 · river or lake flooding |
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 35943 88th 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 | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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