Berrien County property record for 5403 Forest Ave, Watervliet, MI 49098
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,935 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,250 (Nov 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $806 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 21-2220-0054-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 21-2220-0054-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Lot Area | 3,935 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 5403 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WATERVLIET |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49098-9105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B |
| Legal Description | LOT 54 FAIR VIEW |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIR VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Legal Unit | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | WATERVLIET |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5045 |
| Census Tract | 10300 |
5403 Forest Ave is held in a trust since February 2012.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10400 CAPISTRANO LN, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467-8248 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2939 / 67 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 15, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 02984/3224 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5403 Forest Ave was $806, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Watervliet Township |
| Unified School District | Watervliet School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $23,100 (-5.71%) | $46,200 (-5.71%) | |
| 2025 | $806.00 (+2.94%) | $24,500 | $49,000 |
| 2024 | $783.00 | ||
| 2023 | $16,800 | $33,600 | |
| 2022 | $722.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5403 Forest Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 628.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1979–1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1997 · alluvial fan 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 5403 Forest Ave 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SHERWOOD SHORES CONDOMINIUMS private · serves 90 people · EPA ID MI0006042 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Jun 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Lead service line inventory Oct 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Surf Internet Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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