Berrien County property record for 5960 E Wolcott Ave, Sawyer, MI 49125
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,235 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 1.66 acres (72,310 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,700 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Apr 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-0002-0020-00-5 |
| Primary APN | 07-0002-0020-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,235 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,235 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,131 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Lot Area | 72,310 sqft (1.66 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 330 ft deep x 240 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
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| Street Address | 5960 E WOLCOTT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAWYER |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49125-9161 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | COM 750'E OF CEN OF SEC 2 T7S R20W TH E 240.7'TH N 330.68'TH W 240.3' TH S 330.5'TO POB EXC THAT PART TAKEN FOR I 94 |
| Legal Range | 20W |
| Legal Township | 07S |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | CHIKAMING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 11202 |
5960 E Wolcott Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in January 2009.
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6117 N MAPLEWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659-2803 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CHICAGO FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Apr 6, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CHICAGO FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2003 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 15, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2355 / 1418 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 8, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 02870/2073 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 5960 E WOLCOTT AVE, SAWYER, MI 49125-9161 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEYS TITLE AGENCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 03327/3183 |
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| Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3327/3183 |
| Name | CHICAGO FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60642 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5960 E WOLCOTT AVE, SAWYER, MI 49125-9161 |
| Document Number | 03202/0712 |
| Book / Page | 3202 / 0712 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6124 N KEYSTONE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60646-5212 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1455 W LELAND AVE APT 2E, 2E, CHICAGO, IL 60640-4613 |
| Document Number | 0003202721 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3202/721 |
| Name | CHICAGO FINANCIAL SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5960 E Wolcott Ave was $6,700, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Chikaming Township |
| Unified School District | River Valley School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $260,200 (+28.49%) | $520,400 (+28.49%) | |
| 2025 | $6,700.00 (+2.79%) | $202,500 | $405,000 |
| 2024 | $6,518.00 | ||
| 2023 | $161,200 | $322,400 | |
| 2022 | $5,886.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5960 E Wolcott Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
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 5960 E Wolcott 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 58 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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