Berrien County property record for 444 E Baldwin Ave, Watervliet, MI 49098
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,342 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.411 acres (17,903 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $92,700 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,340 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 78-4700-0289-02-1 |
| Primary APN | 78-4700-0289-02-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,342 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,342 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 17,903 sqft (0.411 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 444 E BALDWIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATERVLIET |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49098-8900 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | THE N 128'OF LOTS 5 & 6 BLK 21 LOVELAND HOMEACRES CITY OF WATERVLIET |
| Legal Subdivision | LOVELAND HOMEACRES |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERVLIET |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4018 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 444 E BALDWIN AVE, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-8900 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 17, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3176 / 503 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 17, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 02996/1576 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 444 E BALDWIN AVE, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-8900 |
| Document Number | 03176/0503 |
| Book / Page | 3176 / 0503 |
| Map Reference | LB6 PG45 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $799.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 444 E BALDWIN AVE, WATERVLIET, MI 49098-8900 |
| Document Number | 0031760504 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3176/0504 |
| Name | AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORP |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| Municipality | Watervliet City |
| Unified School District | Watervliet School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $80,100 (-5.21%) | $160,200 (-5.21%) | |
| 2025 | $2,340.00 (+2.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $84,500 (+36.29%) | $169,000 (+36.29%) |
| 2024 | $2,289.00 (+7.67%) | ||
| 2023 | $62,000 | $124,000 | |
| 2022 | $2,126.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WATERVLIET serves 2,735 people · EPA ID MI0006930 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator Oct 2020 |
| 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 165 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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