Van Buren County property record for 402 E Bitely St, Lawton, MI 49065
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 724 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Feb 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $1,136 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-45-600-038-00 |
| Primary APN | 80-45-600-038-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 724 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 724 sqft |
| Basement Area | 724 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 724 sqft |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 74.1 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 402 E BITELY ST |
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| City | LAWTON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49065-9772 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CALL VILLA |
| Legal Description | 883 32-3-13 550-844 913-997 968-492 1038-327 1669-56 *** LOT 3 BLOCK 5 UNION ADDITION. |
| Legal Subdivision | UNION ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ANTWERP |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 11004 |
402 E Bitely St is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2018.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 76640 32ND ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-9428 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1038 / 327 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 21, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 1669/0056 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 402 E BITELY ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-9772 |
| Document Number | 1669/0056 |
| Book / Page | 1669 / 0056 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 00000 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 76640 32ND ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-9428 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 402 E Bitely St was $1,136, up 5.6% 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 | Antwerp Township |
| Municipality | Lawton Village |
| Unified School District | Lawton Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $33,100 (-) | $66,200 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,136.00 (+5.58%) | $33,100 | $66,200 |
| 2024 | $1,076.00 | ||
| 2023 | $26,500 | $53,000 | |
| 2020 | $942.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 402 E Bitely St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 402 E Bitely St 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 | LAWTON serves 1,900 people · EPA ID MI0003830 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| 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 101 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: AT&T, Midwest Energy & Communications, Verizon.
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