Van Buren County property record for 44978 71 1/2 St, Covert, MI 49043
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 1,150 sqft |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,128 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-07-036-004-10 |
| Primary APN | 80-07-036-004-10 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,150 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 44978 71 1/2 ST |
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| City | COVERT |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49043-9740 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG |
| Legal Description | 560-B 36-2-17 834-930 742-29 1108-829 1175-18 1293-720 1388-42 1401-404 1404-133 1442-420 BEG AT NW COR OF S 45 A OF E 1/2 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | COVERT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1068 |
| Census Tract | 10600 |
44978 71 1/2 St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26263 76TH ST, SOUTH HAVEN, MI 49090-9422 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 15, 2003 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1725 / 429 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 6, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1442/0420 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Land Contract |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 44978 71 1/2 ST, COVERT, MI 49043-9740 |
| Document Number | 1725/429 |
| Book / Page | 1725 / 429 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26263 76TH ST, 26263, SOUTH HAVEN, MI 49090-9422 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 44978 71 1/2 ST, COVERT, MI 49043-9740 |
| Date | Sep 7, 2021 |
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| Name | RAMON AND MARIE ETUX |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Land Contract |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 44978 71 1/2 St was $1,128 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.3% 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 | $48,900 (-13.14%) | $97,800 (-13.14%) | |
| 2025 | $1,128.00 (+2.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $56,300 | $112,600 |
| 2024 | $1,103.00 | ||
| 2023 | $36,100 | $72,200 | |
| 2020 | $1,013.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 44978 71 1/2 St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 in force |
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 44978 71 1/2 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 | 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 45 / 3 |
May also be available: Midwest Energy & Communications.
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