Berrien County property record for 5250 River Rd, Sodus, MI 49126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,372 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Mar 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,512 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale & Mortgage May 2022 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-0022-0009-02-5 |
| Primary APN | 19-0022-0009-02-5 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,372 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,372 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,372 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,372 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 182 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 5250 RIVER RD |
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| City | SODUS |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49126-9732 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-A RE |
| Legal Description | COM 1314.5' S & 1638' S50DEG10'E OF NW COR E1/2 OF NW1/4 FRL SEC 22 T5S R18W TH S50DEG10'E 100' TH S39DEG50'W 191.85' TH S62DEG20'W TO ST JOSEPH RIVER TH NLY ON RIVER TO A PT S39DEG50'W OF BEG TH N39DEG50'E TO POB |
| Legal Range | 18W |
| Legal Township | 05S |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | SODUS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 1900 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 5250 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9732 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 26, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NAVY FCU |
| May 9, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage HONOR CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 26, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 26, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 14, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024402469 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3423 / 721 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Property Address | 5250 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9732 |
| Document Number | 003423/721 |
| Book / Page | 3423 / 721 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024402469 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,762.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5250 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9732 |
| Document Number | 2024402470 |
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| Date | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024402470 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 5250 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9732 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5250 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9732 |
| Document Number | 03373/1571 |
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| Date | May 9, 2022 |
| Book Page | 3373/1571 |
| Instrument | 2022352444 |
| Name | HONOR CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BERRIEN SPRINGS, MI 49103 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 3, 2032 |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Sodus Township |
| Elementary School District | Sodus Township School District 5 (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $109,400 (+46.85%) | $218,800 (+46.85%) | |
| 2025 | $2,512.00 (+118.43%) | ||
| 2023 | $74,500 | $149,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,150.00 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 85% 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 7 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 |
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