Berrien County property record for 5979 Defield Rd, Coloma, MI 49038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,538 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $89,900 (Sep 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $1,999 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale Nov 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-0008-0020-00-9 |
| Primary APN | 08-0008-0020-00-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,538 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,538 sqft |
| Basement Area | 966 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 966 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 5979 DEFIELD RD |
|---|---|
| City | COLOMA |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49038-9384 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG-P |
| Legal Description | THE N HAF OF SW QTR OF NW QTR OF SE 1/4 SEC 8 T3S R17W |
| Legal Range | 17W |
| Legal Township | 03S |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | COLOMA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 10201 |
Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5979 DEFIELD RD, COLOMA, MI 49038-9384 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2024 | Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 13, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CONSUMERS CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1599 / 763 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 03424/2649 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Property Address | 5979 DEFIELD RD, COLOMA, MI 49038-9384 |
| Document Number | 03424/2649 |
| Book / Page | 3424 / 2649 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024404029 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5979 DEFIELD RD, COLOMA, MI 49038-9384 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BERRIEN MI |
| Property Address | 5979 DEFIELD RD, COLOMA, MI 49038-9384 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 03189/0881 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 3189/0881 |
| Instrument | 3189-0881 |
| Name | CONSUMERS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | KALAMAZOO, MI 49009 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 204 Months |
| Due | Nov 3, 2034 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Berrien County |
| County Subdivision | Coloma Charter Township |
| Unified School District | Coloma Community Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $142,200 (+3.64%) | $284,400 (+3.64%) | |
| 2025 | $1,999.00 (+3.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $137,200 (+29.56%) | $274,400 (+29.56%) |
| 2024 | $1,925.00 (+13.44%) | ||
| 2023 | $105,900 | $211,800 | |
| 2022 | $1,697.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Michigan |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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