5295 River Rd, Sodus, MI 49126 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 5295 River Rd, Sodus, MI 49126

Property Summary

Property Type	General Agricultural/Rural
Details	1 ba · 1,170 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size	33.3 acres (1,452,290 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$125,000 (Nov 1998)
Tax Bill	$2,903 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`19-0022-0003-02-7`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`19-0022-0003-02-7`
Alternative APN	`11-19-0022-0003-02-7`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,170 sqft Total Area
1st Floor Area	780 sqft
Basement Area	780 sqft
Unfinished Basement	780 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1922
Effective Year Built	Effective 1922
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Lot Area	1,452,290 sqft (33.3 acres)
Garage Area	1,760 sqft
Parking Spaces	6 Parking Spaces
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5295 RIVER RD
City	SODUS
State	MI
Zip	49126-9732
Property Category	Agriculture or Farming
Property Type	Agriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural
Local Zoning Code	R-A RE
Legal Description	COM 19 CHS S & 15.75'W OF NW COR OF E1/2 OF NE1/4 FRL SEC 22 T5S R18W TH W 16.40 CHS TH S 21 CHS TH E 16.40 CHS TH N 21 CHS
Legal Range	18W
Legal Township	05S
Legal Section	22
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	SODUS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2020
Census Tract	1900

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of June 5, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	5295 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9732
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 16, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 16, 1998 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 27, 1996
Deed Book / Page	1933 / 881
Last Transfer Date	Oct 28, 2020
Transfer Doc	0000294196
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Nov 6, 2020
Property Address	5295 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9732
Document Number	03299/1194
Book / Page	3299 / 1194
Instrument Date	Oct 28, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3114 DUTCH LN, SODUS, MI 49126-9728

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3114 DUTCH LN, SODUS, MI 49126-9728

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of June 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
County Subdivision	Sodus Township
Elementary School District	Sodus Township School District 5 (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$164,700 (-7.47%)	$329,400 (-7.47%)
2025	$2,903.00 (+2.54%)	$178,000 (+18.43%)	$356,000 (+18.43%)
2024	$2,831.00 (+15.55%)
2023		$150,300	$300,600
2022	$2,450.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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	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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless	150 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20