Van Buren County property record for 605 E Bitely St, Lawton, MI 49065
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 954 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.191 acres (8,320 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $71,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,666 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Sale Nov 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 80-45-100-028-00 |
| Primary APN | 80-45-100-028-00 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Building Area | 954 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 954 sqft |
| Basement Area | 954 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 954 sqft |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 8,320 sqft (0.191 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 50.4 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 968 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 605 E BITELY ST |
|---|---|
| City | LAWTON |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49065-9722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CALL VILLA |
| Legal Description | 558 32-3-13 585-908 739-783 1322-730 1569-993 1628-560 1692-94 * COM AT E 1/4 POST OF SEC, TH N ALG E SEC L 198.0 FT, TH WLY |
| Legal Subdivision | BITELYS ADD |
| Legal Block | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Township / Civil Division | ANTWERP |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2042 |
| Census Tract | 11004 |
605 E Bitely St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2026.
Source: Van Buren County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 605 E BITELY ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-9722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Nov 14, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1628 / 560 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0003480715 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 605 E BITELY ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-9722 |
| Document Number | 0003480715 |
| Book / Page | 1799 / 374 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263480715 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 605 E BITELY ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-9722 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | VAN BUREN MI |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Property Address | 605 E BITELY ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-9722 |
| Document Number | 1692/0094 |
| Book / Page | 1692 / 0094 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 605 E BITELY ST, LAWTON, MI 49065-9722 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 605 E Bitely St was $1,666 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.8% from the year before.
Source: Van Buren County assessment roll, as of August 31, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Van Buren County |
| County Subdivision | Antwerp Township |
| Municipality | Lawton Village |
| Unified School District | Lawton Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $50,400 (-0.4%) | $100,800 (-0.4%) | |
| 2025 | $1,666.00 (+5.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $50,600 | $101,200 |
| 2024 | $1,575.00 | ||
| 2023 | $42,000 | $84,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,374.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 605 E Bitely St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 9, 2026
| 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 605 E Bitely St 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 | LAWTON serves 1,900 people · EPA ID MI0003830 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 200 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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