Van Buren County property record for 516 E 1st St, Lawton, MI 49065
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 837 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $64,500 (Nov 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,394 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-45-100-127-00 |
| Primary APN | 80-45-100-127-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 837 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 837 sqft |
| Basement Area | 837 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 837 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 516 E 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | LAWTON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49065-9743 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CALL VILLA |
| Legal Description | 647 32-3-13 585-884 798-421 1567-792 1572-571 1594-636 LOT 2 BLOCK 21 BITELYS ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | BITELYS ADD |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ANTWERP |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1052 |
| Census Tract | 11004 |
516 E 1st St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2013.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of August 31, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 516 E 1ST ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-9743 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 10, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1594 / 636 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1572/0571 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Property Address | 516 E 1ST ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-9743 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 5, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 816 1ST ST E, LAWTON, MI 49065 |
| Document Number | 0001750/63 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Book Page | 1750/63 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 516 E 1st St was $1,394 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.9% 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 | Antwerp Township |
| Municipality | Lawton Village |
| Unified School District | Lawton Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $48,800 (+4.05%) | $97,600 (+4.05%) | |
| 2025 | $1,394.00 (+5.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $46,900 | $93,800 |
| 2024 | $1,316.00 | ||
| 2023 | $38,900 | $77,800 | |
| 2020 | $1,153.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 516 E 1st 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 | 3 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 516 E 1st 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LAWTON serves 1,900 people · EPA ID MI0003830 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 200 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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