5740 River Rd, Sodus, MI 49126 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 5740 River Rd, Sodus, MI 49126

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1.5 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1951
Lot Size	6.46 acres (281,398 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$105,000 (Jun 1994)
Tax Bill	$1,750 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2026 Sale Jun 2026 Sale + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`19-0027-0006-00-1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`19-0027-0006-00-1`
Alternative APN	`11-19-0027-0006-00-1`

Interior

Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,456 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,456 sqft
Basement Area	1,456 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,456 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1951
Effective Year Built	Effective 1951
Architectural Style	Ranch
Lot Area	281,398 sqft (6.46 acres)
Garage Area	308 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5740 RIVER RD
City	SODUS
State	MI
Zip	49126-9733
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-A RE
Legal Description	COM 27.33 CHS W & S19 DEG 15'E 3.19 CHS FROM NE COR SEC 27 T5S R18W TH S19 DEG 15'E 3.19 CHS W 22.44 CHS TO ST.JOSEPH RIVER N ALONG RIVER TO POINT 3.01 CHS S OF N LINE SEC 27 E 20.33 CHS TO BEG
Legal Range	18W
Legal Township	05S
Legal Section	27
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	SODUS
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2018
Census Tract	1900

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	5214 PINNACLE DR SW, WYOMING, MI 49519-9611
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Life Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 29, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jun 29, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jun 28, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BANK
Jun 9, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIFTH THIRD BANK WESTERN MICHIGAN
Feb 26, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE MICHIGAN LLC
Mar 19, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 30, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 30, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	1647 / 1114
Last Transfer Date	Jun 18, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000464406
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jun 29, 2026
Property Address	5740 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9733
Document Number	0000464406
Book / Page	3481 / 303
Instrument Date	Jun 18, 2026
Instrument	2026464406
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Life Estate
Address	5214 PINNACLE DR SW, WYOMING, MI 49519-9611

June 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Jun 29, 2026
Property Address	5740 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9733
Document Number	0000464405
Book / Page	3481 / 301
Instrument Date	Jun 18, 2026
Instrument	2026464405
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	5740 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9733

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Property Address	5740 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9733
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	03209/3396
Date	Jun 28, 2018
Book Page	3209/3396

Lender

Name	FIFTH THIRD BANK
Type	Bank
Address	GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Property Address	5740 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9733
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	03174/1485
Date	Jun 9, 2017
Book Page	3174/1485

Lender

Name	FIFTH THIRD BANK WESTERN MICHIGAN
Type	Bank
Address	GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Property Address	5740 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9733
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	03198/0563
Date	Feb 26, 2018
Book Page	3198/0563

Lender

Name	FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE MICHIGAN LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2048

March 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Mar 19, 2020
Property Address	5740 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9733
Document Number	03268/2837
Book / Page	3268 / 2837
Instrument Date	Mar 17, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Living Trust
Address	5740 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9733

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
County Subdivision	Sodus Township
Unified School District	Eau Claire Public Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$170,200 (+18.03%)	$340,400 (+18.03%)
2025	$1,750.00 (+2.4%) Homeowner's exemption	$144,200 (+34.77%)	$288,400 (+34.77%)
2024	$1,709.00 (+1.91%)
2023		$107,000	$214,000
2022	$1,677.00

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	Direct burnable vegetation

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	1,200 / 35
Mercury Fiber Fixed Wireless	150 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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