48630 Howard Dr, Lawrence, MI 49064 Property Records

Van Buren County property record for 48630 Howard Dr, Lawrence, MI 49064

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1 ba
Lot Size	0.346 acres (15,072 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$81,250 (Feb 2017)
Tax Bill	$1,075 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2017 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`80-13-150-032-00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`80-13-150-032-00`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath

Exterior

Lot Area	15,072 sqft (0.346 acres)
Lot Dimensions	90 ft deep x 169 ft wide
Garage Area	1,200 sqft
Parking Spaces	5 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	48630 HOWARD DR
City	LAWRENCE
State	MI
Zip	49064-9542
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-3
Legal Description	435-A32 26-3-15 565-133 961-588 1282-866 1647-339 * LOT 32 TRANQUIL SHORES CHRISTIE LAKE SUBDIVISION *** SPLIT ON 18 FEBRUARY
Legal Subdivision	CHRISTIE LAKE
Legal Lot Number	32
Jurisdiction	VAN BUREN MI
Township / Civil Division	LAWRENCE
Census Block Group	5
Census Block	5016
Census Tract	11300

Owner

48630 Howard Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2017.

Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	48636 HOWARD DR, LAWRENCE, MI 49064-9542
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 2, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 2, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 18, 2000
Deed Book / Page	1647 / 339
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 12, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	1647/0339
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	VAN BUREN MI
Recording Date	Feb 2, 2017
Property Address	48630 HOWARD DR, LAWRENCE, MI 49064
Document Number	1647/0339
Book / Page	1647 / 0339
Map Reference	LB5 PG84
Instrument Date	Jan 12, 2017
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 4, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	48636 HOWARD DR, LAWRENCE, MI 49064-9542

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 48630 Howard Dr was $1,075 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.1% from the year before.

Source: Van Buren County assessment roll, as of August 31, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Van Buren County
County Subdivision	Lawrence Township
Unified School District	Lawrence Public School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$42,300 (-1.4%)	$84,600 (-1.4%)
2025	$1,075.00 (+1.13%) Homeowner's exemption	$42,900	$85,800
2024	$1,063.00
2023		$24,800	$49,600
2020	$414.00

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 48630 Howard Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 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

Wildfire risk around 48630 Howard Dr is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 93% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 40 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	25 / 3