4688 River Rd, Sodus, MI 49126 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 4688 River Rd, Sodus, MI 49126

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 ba · 2,560 sqft · built 1912
Lot Size	2.06 acres (89,734 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$167,500 (Jul 2019)
Tax Bill	$1,421 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2020 Mortgage Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`19-0016-0002-03-4`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`19-0016-0002-03-4`
Alternative APN	`11-19-0016-0002-03-4`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,560 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,280 sqft
Basement Area	1,280 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,280 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1912
Effective Year Built	Effective 1912
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Lot Area	89,734 sqft (2.06 acres)
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4688 RIVER RD
City	SODUS
State	MI
Zip	49126-9788
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-A RE
Legal Description	COM 966'S OF E1/4 PST FRL SEC 16 T5S R18W TH N89DEG59'16''W 122'TH N 113'TH N89DEG59'16''W 138.5'TH S 398'TH S89DEG59'16''E 260.5'TH N 285'TO POB
Legal Range	18W
Legal Township	05S
Legal Section	16
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	SODUS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2012
Census Tract	1900

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	4439 TANGLEWOOD TRL, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9686
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 4, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED FCU
Jul 11, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer F RONALD POSTELLI ETAL
Jan 5, 2018	Land Contract, Transfer
Sep 13, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Sep 13, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 11, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 11, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 11, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	3243 / 81
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 5, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	03183/0521
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Property Address	4688 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9788
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0003267/13
Date	Mar 4, 2020
Book Page	3267/13

Lender

Name	UNITED FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2050

July 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jul 11, 2019
Property Address	4688 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9788
Document Number	03243/0081
Book / Page	3243 / 0081
Instrument Date	Jul 2, 2019
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,440.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3114 DUTCH LN, SODUS, MI 49126-9728

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	4688 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9788

Mortgage

Document Number	0000324383
Date	Jul 11, 2019
Instrument	3243/83

Lender

Name	F RONALD POSTELLI ETAL
Type	Private Party

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

January 2018: Land Contract, Transfer

Document Type	Land Contract
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jan 5, 2018
Property Address	4688 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9788
Document Number	03194/0305
Book / Page	3194 / 0305
Instrument Date	Dec 23, 2017
Instrument	3194-0305
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3114 DUTCH LN, SODUS, MI 49126-9728

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4439 TANGLEWOOD TRL, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-9686

September 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Sep 13, 2017
Property Address	4688 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9788
Document Number	03183/0526
Book / Page	3183 / 0526
Instrument Date	Sep 6, 2017
Instrument	3183-0526
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$1,909.20
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3114 DUTCH LN, SODUS, MI 49126-9728

September 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Sep 13, 2017
Property Address	4688 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9788
Document Number	03183/0521
Book / Page	3183 / 0521
Instrument Date	Sep 5, 2017
Instrument	3183-0521
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	00000

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	8125 S WILDWOOD DR, OAK CREEK, WI 53154-7418

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
County Subdivision	Sodus Township
Elementary School District	Sodus Township School District 5 (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$165,600 (+13.42%)	$331,200 (+13.42%)
2025	$1,421.00 (+2.38%) Homeowner's exemption	$146,000 (+15.42%)	$292,000 (+15.42%)
2024	$1,388.00 (+15.57%)
2023		$126,500	$253,000
2022	$1,201.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless	150 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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