Van Buren County property record for 421 E 1st St, Lawton, MI 49065
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,516 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $17,650 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $2,711 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-45-100-154-01 |
| Primary APN | 80-45-100-154-01 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,516 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,516 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 421 E 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | LAWTON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49065-8726 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CALL VILLA |
| Legal Description | 669-A1 32-3-13 849-520 857-269 859-807,811 885-853 1249-977 1324-107 1346-887 1401-11 1462-613 1477-337 1577-559 1572-994 |
| Legal Subdivision | BITELYS ADD |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ANTWERP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 11004 |
421 E 1st St is owned by a company that bought it in February 2014.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1441 E CROOKED LAKE DR, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009-8951 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 18, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1597 / 426 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 16, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 01577/0559 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 421 E 1st St was $2,711, up 5% 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 | $64,200 (+4.9%) | $128,400 (+4.9%) | |
| 2025 | $2,711.00 (+5%) | $61,200 | $122,400 |
| 2024 | $2,582.00 | ||
| 2023 | $52,200 | $104,400 | |
| 2020 | $2,258.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 421 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 421 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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