Berrien County property record for 5856 River Rd, Sodus, MI 49126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,359 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 1.36 acres (59,242 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $257,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,727 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 19-0027-0003-04-4 |
| Primary APN | 19-0027-0003-04-4 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,359 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,359 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,359 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,359 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Lot Area | 59,242 sqft (1.36 acres) |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 5856 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 | BEG NE COR SEC 27 T5S R18W TH W 794.64' TH S 1274.46' TH W 558.36' TO CL RIVER RD TH N19DEG15'W 219.9' TO BEG TH N89DEG50'53W 34.96' TH S81DEG07'33"W 357.82' TH N0DEG08'18"E 191.14' TH E 341.22' TO CL TH S19DEG15'E 143' TO POB |
| 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 |
5856 River Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2023.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5856 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9733 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CONTOUR MORTGAGE CORP |
| Sep 2, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 1, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023392212 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3415 / 797 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5856 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9733 |
| Document Number | 003415/797 |
| Book / Page | 3415 / 797 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023392212 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,927.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5856 RIVER ROAD, DEARBORN, MI 48124 |
| Document Number | 2023392213 |
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| Date | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023392213 |
| Name | CONTOUR MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5856 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9733 |
| Document Number | 03384/3306 |
| Book / Page | 3384 / 3306 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022361703 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 MAIN ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MI 49085-1316 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5856 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9733 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5856 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9733 |
| Document Number | 03273/3296 |
| Book / Page | 3273 / 3296 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,384.60 |
| 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 | 5856 RIVER RD, SODUS, MI 49126-9733 |
| Document Number | 0032733298 |
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| Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3273/3298 |
| Name | RUOFF MORTGAGE COMPANY INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5856 River Rd was $1,727 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Sodus Township |
| Unified School District | Eau Claire Public Schools (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $129,700 | $259,400 | |
| 2025 | $1,727.00 | ||
| 2023 | $86,800 | $173,600 | |
| 2022 | $1,656.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 5856 River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 5856 River Rd 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 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 |
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