Berrien County property record for 409 Walnut St, Watervliet, MI 49098
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,328 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,803 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $48,000 (Nov 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,679 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 78-4500-0014-00-2 |
| Primary APN | 78-4500-0014-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,328 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 664 sqft |
| Basement Area | 664 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 664 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 10,803 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 82 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 468 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 409 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | WATERVLIET |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49098-9347 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 & THE E 16.5' OF LOT 8 BLK B OF LEWIS ADD TO CITY WATERVLIET |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWIS ADD |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-8 |
| Legal Unit | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERVLIET |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
409 Walnut St is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2017.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 605, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-0605 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1935 / 979 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 03167/1642 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 409 WALNUT ST, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-9347 |
| Document Number | 03167/1642 |
| Book / Page | 3167 / 1642 |
| Map Reference | VOL3 PG20 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | PO BOX 605, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-0605 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2025 property tax bill for 409 Walnut St was $2,679, up 2.5% 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 | $71,800 (-1.37%) | $143,600 (-1.37%) | |
| 2025 | $2,679.00 (+2.49%) | $72,800 | $145,600 |
| 2024 | $2,614.00 | ||
| 2023 | $56,000 | $112,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,412.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 409 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| 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 409 Walnut St 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 97% of the US · lower than 93% 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 84 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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