4055 Watson Rd, Sodus, MI 49126 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 4055 Watson Rd, Sodus, MI 49126

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,824 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size	8.72 acres (379,843 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Tax Bill	$1,501 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2018 Mortgage Oct 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`19-0002-0010-00-2`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`19-0002-0010-00-2`
Alternative APN	`11-19-0002-0010-00-2`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,824 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,824 sqft
Basement Area	1,824 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,824 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1957
Effective Year Built	Effective 1957
Architectural Style	Ranch
Lot Area	379,843 sqft (8.72 acres)
Garage Area	562 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4055 WATSON RD
City	SODUS
State	MI
Zip	49126-9766
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-A RE
Legal Description	THE S 767.5' OF THE E 10 A OF S 40 A OF E 120 A SE1/4 SEC2 T5S R18W
Legal Range	18W
Legal Township	05S
Legal Section	02
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	SODUS
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1053
Census Tract	1900

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	4055 WATSON RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9766
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 2, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LAKE MICHIGAN CU
Oct 13, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LAKE MICHIGAN CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 31, 2002
Deed Sale	Jul 31, 2002
Deed Book / Page	2277 / 674
Last Transfer Date	Oct 6, 2020
Transfer Doc	3295001208
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Property Address	4055 WATSON RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9766
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	03198/2563
Date	Mar 2, 2018
Book Page	3198/2563

Lender

Name	LAKE MICHIGAN CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49501

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	180 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2033

October 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Oct 13, 2020
Property Address	4055 WATSON RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9766
Document Number	03295/1208
Book / Page	3295 / 1208
Instrument Date	Oct 6, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4055 WATSON RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9766

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4055 WATSON RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9766
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0032951211
Date	Oct 13, 2020
Instrument	3295/1211

Lender

Name	LAKE MICHIGAN CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
County Subdivision	Sodus Township
Unified School District	Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$130,300 (+2.44%)	$260,600 (+2.44%)
2025	$1,501.00 (+2.46%) Homeowner's exemption	$127,200 (+37.37%)	$254,400 (+37.37%)
2024	$1,465.00 (+15.08%)
2023		$92,600	$185,200
2022	$1,273.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 15 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies	43 units insured incl. 28 condo units

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 87% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Mercury Fiber.

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