Berrien County property record for 4225 Watson Rd, Eau Claire, MI 49111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,447 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 1.18 acres (51,401 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,572 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 19-0001-0014-06-9 |
| Primary APN | 19-0001-0014-06-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,447 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,292 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,160 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Lot Area | 51,401 sqft (1.18 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,060 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 4225 WATSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | EAU CLAIRE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49111-9423 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A RE |
| Legal Description | COM 709.5'E OF SW COR SEC 1 T5S R18W TH N0DEG52'13''E 264'TH S89DEG 57'42''E 44.16'TO A MEANDER POINT TH S33DEG56'20''E ON MEANDER LN 198.16'TO A MEANDER POINT TH S79DEG 34'32''E ON A MEANDER LN 160.51'TO A MEANDER POINT TH S35DEG 31'E ON A MEANDER L |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SODUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1046 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
4225 Watson Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 1999.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4225 WATSON RD, EAU CLAIRE, MI 49111-9423 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 1999 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1987 / 155 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 4225 Watson Rd was $1,572 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Sodus Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $118,500 | $237,000 | |
| 2025 | $1,572.00 | ||
| 2023 | $100,700 | $201,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,333.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4225 Watson Rd in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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 risk around 4225 Watson Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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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