Van Buren County property record for 48311 Howard Dr, Lawrence, MI 49064
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,365 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Mar 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $8,371 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2018 Mortgage Feb 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-13-150-020-50 |
| Primary APN | 80-13-150-020-50 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,365 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 910 sqft |
| Basement Area | 910 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 910 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 196 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 452 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 48311 HOWARD DR |
|---|---|
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49064-9782 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-3 |
| Legal Description | 435-A20A 26-3-15 1013-506,508 1164-944 1497-436 1663-688/90 * BEG AT A PT ON S L OF LOT 21 N 83 DEG 49' E 45.51' FROM SW COR |
| Legal Subdivision | TRANQUIL SHORES |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5017 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
48311 Howard Dr is held in a trust since February 2018.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51730 VILLAGER PKWY, GRANGER, IN 46530-8543 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage INOVA FCU |
| Feb 14, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TITLE CO LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1164 / 944 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 1663/0690 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Property Address | 48311 HOWARD DR, LAWRENCE, MI 49064-9782 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 1663/0689 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Book Page | 1663/0689 |
| Name | INOVA FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ELKHART, IN 46516 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 48311 HOWARD DR, LAWRENCE, MI 49064-9782 |
| Document Number | 1663/0690 |
| Book / Page | 1663 / 0690 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TITLE CO LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 48311 HOWARD DR, 48311, LAWRENCE, MI 49064-9782 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 48311 HOWARD DR, LAWRENCE, MI 49064-9782 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 48311 Howard Dr was $8,371, up 2.6% 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 | Lawrence Township |
| Unified School District | Lawrence Public School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $252,100 (+1.61%) | $504,200 (+1.61%) | |
| 2025 | $8,371.00 (+2.57%) | $248,100 | $496,200 |
| 2024 | $8,161.00 | ||
| 2023 | $184,300 | $368,600 | |
| 2020 | $6,980.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48311 Howard Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · river or lake flooding |
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 48311 Howard Dr 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 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Midwest Energy & Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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