Van Buren County property record for 420 E 1st St, Lawton, MI 49065
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,216 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,689 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-45-100-137-10 |
| Primary APN | 80-45-100-137-10 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,216 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,024 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 132 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 420 E 1ST ST |
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| City | LAWTON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49065 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CALL VILLA |
| Legal Description | 655-B 32-3-13 587-33 1464-938 1495-769 1748-323 *** LOTS 3 & 4. BLOCK 22 BITELYS ADDITION *** COMBINATION OF 80-45-100-136-00 |
| Legal Subdivision | BITELYS ADD |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-4 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ANTWERP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1051 |
| Census Tract | 11004 |
420 E 1st St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2008.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 168, LAWTON, MI 49065-0168 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 23, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 01495/0769 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Property Address | 420 E 1ST ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-8726 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 01667/0939 |
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| Date | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Book Page | 1667/0939 |
| Name | CONSUMERS CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | KALAMAZOO, MI 49009 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 204 Months |
| Due | Apr 20, 2035 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 420 E 1st St was $2,689 with a homeowner's exemption, up 43.6% 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 | $87,000 (+6.62%) | $174,000 (+6.62%) | |
| 2025 | $2,689.00 (+43.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $81,600 | $163,200 |
| 2024 | $1,873.00 | ||
| 2023 | $47,400 | $94,800 | |
| 2020 | $1,116.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 420 E 1st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 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 420 E 1st 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 |
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 200 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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