Van Buren County property record for 43605 78th St, Covert, MI 49043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,200 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.59 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $52,500 (Feb 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $4,249 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-07-028-005-00 |
| Primary APN | 80-07-028-005-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.59 acres) |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 43605 78TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | COVERT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49043-8724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | 426 28-2-17 738-76+75 705-832+835 1424-761 1455-541 1493-431 N 10 RODS OF S 30 RODS OF W 10 RODS OF SW 1/4 OF SEC. |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | COVERT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2044 |
| Census Tract | 10600 |
43605 78th St is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2006.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1810 CHAMPAIGN RD, LINCOLN PARK, MI 48146-3203 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1455 / 541 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 21, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1424000761 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 43605 78th St was $4,249, up 168.2% 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 | Covert Township |
| Unified School District | Covert Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $73,400 (-16.87%) | $146,800 (-16.87%) | |
| 2025 | $4,249.00 (+168.24%) | $88,300 | $176,600 |
| 2024 | $1,584.00 | ||
| 2023 | $54,800 | $109,600 | |
| 2020 | $1,378.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 43605 78th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1982–2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2019 · other causes |
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 43605 78th 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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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