Berrien County property record for 4417 Watson Rd, Eau Claire, MI 49111
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,449 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,081 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-0001-0020-04-2 |
| Primary APN | 19-0001-0020-04-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,449 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,449 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,221 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,221 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 4417 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 AT S1/4 PST SEC 1 T5S R18W TH S89DEG08'40''W 503.64' TO POB TH S89DEG08'40''W 204.15' TH N00DEG16'20''W 1066.87' TH N89DEG 07'21''E 204.15' TH S00DEG16'20''E 1066.97' TO POB |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SODUS |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1047 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4417 WATSON RD, EAU CLAIRE, MI 49111-9423 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3304 / 3138 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 4417 WATSON RD, EAU CLAIRE, MI 49111-9423 |
| Document Number | 03304/3138 |
| Book / Page | 3304 / 3138 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,978.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4417 WATSON RD, EAU CLAIRE, MI 49111-9423 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9368 PAINTER SCHOOL RD, BERRIEN CENTER, MI 49102-9787 |
| Document Number | 0033043140 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3304/3140 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
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 | $183,000 (+106.31%) | $366,000 (+106.31%) | |
| 2025 | $2,081.00 (+17.9%) | ||
| 2023 | $88,700 | $177,400 | |
| 2022 | $1,765.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 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 |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 85% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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