Van Buren County property record for 48647 Howard Dr, Lawrence, MI 49064
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,445 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.349 acres (15,202 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $532,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,949 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-13-150-010-00 |
| Primary APN | 80-13-150-010-00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,445 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,156 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,156 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Lot Area | 15,202 sqft (0.349 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 190 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 48647 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-A10 26-3-15 565-133 961-588 1063-913 1186-1011 1644-180 * LOT 10 TRANQUIL SHORES CHRISTIE LAKE SUB. *** SPLIT FROM: |
| Legal Subdivision | CHRISTIE LAKE |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5017 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
48647 Howard Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48647 HOWARD DR, LAWRENCE, MI 49064-9542 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1644 / 180 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 48647 Howard Dr was $7,949 with a homeowner's exemption, down 31.6% 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 | $362,000 (+2.87%) | $724,000 (+2.87%) | |
| 2025 | $7,949.00 (-31.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $351,900 | $703,800 |
| 2024 | $11,619.00 | ||
| 2023 | $264,300 | $528,600 | |
| 2020 | $6,467.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 48647 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 risk around 48647 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.
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 |
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