Berrien County property record for 4228 Watson Rd, Eau Claire, MI 49111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,888 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 2.43 acres (105,851 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100 (Oct 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,044 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-0012-0001-01-9 |
| Primary APN | 19-0012-0001-01-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,888 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,888 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,888 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,888 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Lot Area | 105,851 sqft (2.43 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 4228 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 657.39'E OF NW COR SEC 12 T5S R18W TH S0DEG11'E 265'TH E 400'TH N0DEG11'W 265' TH W 400'TO BEG |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SODUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1050 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, APN 19-0012-0001-01-9, as of June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4228 WATSON RD, EAU CLAIRE, MI 49111-9423 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 02, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 02, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 29, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2179 / 1455 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 11, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 02993/2557 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 4228 WATSON RD, EAU CLAIRE, MI 49111-9423 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 09, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03275/2453 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3275/2453 |
| Name | OAK MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | STURGIS, MI 49091 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2035 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll as of June 5, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Sodus Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Harbor Area Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $158,900 (+20.47%) | $317,800 (+20.47%) | |
| 2025 | $2,044.00 (+2.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $131,900 (+20.24%) | $263,800 (+20.24%) |
| 2024 | $1,995.00 (+15.12%) | ||
| 2023 | $109,700 | $219,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,733.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Berrien County (26021C), as of September 10, 2024 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 260210019001, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| 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 |
| 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 at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Midwest Energy Cooperative Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Mercury Broadband.
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